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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C97D5E — Terracotta
#C97D5E is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 17° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #C97D5E
- fbf6f4
- efd9d0
- e4bdad
- d8a08a
- cc8467
- c16744
- a05335
- 7d412a
- 5a2f1e
- 361c12
- 130a06
Color schemes using #C97D5E
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#C97D5E FAQ
What color is #C97D5E?
#C97D5E is a shade of terracotta in the orange family. It has a hue of 17 degrees, 50% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C97D5E?
#C97D5E is rgb(201, 125, 94) in RGB, hsl(17, 50%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 38%, 53%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C97D5E?
White text on this background reaches 3.19:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.58:1.
What colors go well with #C97D5E?
Its direct complement is #5EABC9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5EC9B2 and #5E76C9 gives you contrast without the vibration.