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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CE8D49 — Terracotta
#CE8D49 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 31° 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 #CE8D49
- fcf7f3
- f2e0ce
- e8c9a9
- deb284
- d49b5f
- cb843a
- a86d2d
- 835523
- 5e3d19
- 39250f
- 140d05
Color schemes using #CE8D49
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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#CE8D49 FAQ
What color is #CE8D49?
#CE8D49 is a shade of terracotta in the orange family. It has a hue of 31 degrees, 58% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CE8D49?
#CE8D49 is rgb(206, 141, 73) in RGB, hsl(31, 58%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 32%, 65%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CE8D49?
White text on this background reaches 2.79:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.53:1.
What colors go well with #CE8D49?
Its direct complement is #4A8ACF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4ACDCF and #4C4ACF gives you contrast without the vibration.