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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D16E47 — Terracotta
#D16E47 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 #D16E47
- fcf5f3
- f3d8cd
- e9baa8
- e09d82
- d67f5d
- cd6237
- ab4f2b
- 853e21
- 5f2c18
- 3a1b0e
- 140905
Color schemes using #D16E47
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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#D16E47 FAQ
What color is #D16E47?
#D16E47 is a shade of terracotta in the orange family. It has a hue of 17 degrees, 60% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D16E47?
#D16E47 is rgb(209, 110, 71) in RGB, hsl(17, 60%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 47%, 66%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D16E47?
White text on this background reaches 3.48:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.03:1.
What colors go well with #D16E47?
Its direct complement is #47AAD1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #47D1B3 and #4765D1 gives you contrast without the vibration.