analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CE6146 — Terracotta
#CE6146 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 12° 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.
#ce6146
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #CE6146
- fcf5f3
- f2d5ce
- e8b5a9
- de9684
- d4765f
- cb573a
- a8452d
- 833623
- 5e2719
- 39180f
- 140805
Color schemes using #CE6146
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.
Nearby colors
#CE6146 FAQ
What color is #CE6146?
#CE6146 is a shade of terracotta in the orange family. It has a hue of 12 degrees, 58% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CE6146?
#CE6146 is rgb(206, 97, 70) in RGB, hsl(12, 58%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 53%, 66%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CE6146?
White text on this background reaches 3.87:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.42:1.
What colors go well with #CE6146?
Its direct complement is #46B3CE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #46CEA5 and #466ECE gives you contrast without the vibration.