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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CE686B — Terracotta
#CE686B is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 358° 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 #CE686B
- fbf3f4
- f0d0d1
- e4adae
- d9898c
- cd6669
- c24247
- a13438
- 7e292c
- 5a1d1f
- 371213
- 130607
Color schemes using #CE686B
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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#CE686B FAQ
What color is #CE686B?
#CE686B is a shade of terracotta in the red family. It has a hue of 358 degrees, 51% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CE686B?
#CE686B is rgb(206, 104, 107) in RGB, hsl(358, 51%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 50%, 48%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CE686B?
White text on this background reaches 3.61:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.82:1.
What colors go well with #CE686B?
Its direct complement is #69CECB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #69CE98 and #699FCE gives you contrast without the vibration.