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#D1895C — Terracotta

#D1895C is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 23° 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 #D1895C

Color schemes using #D1895C

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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#D1895C FAQ

What color is #D1895C?

#D1895C is a shade of terracotta in the orange family. It has a hue of 23 degrees, 56% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.

What is the RGB value of #D1895C?

#D1895C is rgb(209, 137, 92) in RGB, hsl(23, 56%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 34%, 56%, 18%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #D1895C?

White text on this background reaches 2.82:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.44:1.

What colors go well with #D1895C?

Its direct complement is #5CA4D1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5CD1C3 and #5C6AD1 gives you contrast without the vibration.