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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D05E5E — Terracotta
#D05E5E is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 0° 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 #D05E5E
- fcf3f3
- f1cfcf
- e6aaaa
- dc8686
- d16262
- c73d3d
- a53030
- 812525
- 5c1b1b
- 381010
- 140606
Color schemes using #D05E5E
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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#D05E5E FAQ
What color is #D05E5E?
#D05E5E is a shade of terracotta in the red family. It has a hue of 0 degrees, 55% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D05E5E?
#D05E5E is rgb(208, 94, 94) in RGB, hsl(0, 55%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 55%, 55%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D05E5E?
White text on this background reaches 3.86:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.44:1.
What colors go well with #D05E5E?
Its direct complement is #5DD0D0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5DD096 and #5D96D0 gives you contrast without the vibration.