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#D07E5D — Terracotta

#D07E5D is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 17° 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 #D07E5D

Color schemes using #D07E5D

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#D07E5D FAQ

What color is #D07E5D?

#D07E5D is a shade of terracotta in the orange family. It has a hue of 17 degrees, 55% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.

What is the RGB value of #D07E5D?

#D07E5D is rgb(208, 126, 93) in RGB, hsl(17, 55%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 39%, 55%, 18%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #D07E5D?

White text on this background reaches 3.08:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.82:1.

What colors go well with #D07E5D?

Its direct complement is #5DAFD0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5DD0B7 and #5D76D0 gives you contrast without the vibration.