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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D16149 — Terracotta
#D16149 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 11° 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 #D16149
- fcf4f3
- f3d4cd
- e9b4a8
- e09382
- d6735d
- cd5337
- ab422b
- 853421
- 5f2518
- 3a160e
- 140805
Color schemes using #D16149
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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#D16149 FAQ
What color is #D16149?
#D16149 is a shade of terracotta in the red family. It has a hue of 11 degrees, 60% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D16149?
#D16149 is rgb(209, 97, 73) in RGB, hsl(11, 60%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 54%, 65%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D16149?
White text on this background reaches 3.81:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.52:1.
What colors go well with #D16149?
Its direct complement is #47B8D1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #47D1A5 and #4773D1 gives you contrast without the vibration.