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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D18F51 — Terracotta
#D18F51 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 29° 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 #D18F51
- fcf7f3
- f2dfce
- e8c7a9
- deaf84
- d4985f
- cb803a
- a8692d
- 835223
- 5e3b19
- 39240f
- 140d05
Color schemes using #D18F51
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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#D18F51 FAQ
What color is #D18F51?
#D18F51 is a shade of terracotta in the orange family. It has a hue of 29 degrees, 58% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D18F51?
#D18F51 is rgb(209, 143, 81) in RGB, hsl(29, 58%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 32%, 61%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D18F51?
White text on this background reaches 2.71:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.76:1.
What colors go well with #D18F51?
Its direct complement is #5293D1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #52D1CF and #5254D1 gives you contrast without the vibration.