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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CE9150 — Terracotta
#CE9150 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 #CE9150
- fcf7f3
- f1e0ce
- e7c9aa
- ddb285
- d29b61
- c8843c
- a66d2f
- 825525
- 5d3d1a
- 382510
- 140d06
Color schemes using #CE9150
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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#CE9150 FAQ
What color is #CE9150?
#CE9150 is a shade of terracotta in the orange family. It has a hue of 31 degrees, 56% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CE9150?
#CE9150 is rgb(206, 145, 80) in RGB, hsl(31, 56%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 30%, 61%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CE9150?
White text on this background reaches 2.7:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.79:1.
What colors go well with #CE9150?
Its direct complement is #508DCE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #50CCCE and #5250CE gives you contrast without the vibration.