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#D5694D — Terracotta
#D5694D is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 12° 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 #D5694D
- fcf5f3
- f3d4cd
- eab4a7
- e19481
- d8745b
- d05435
- ad4329
- 873420
- 612517
- 3b170e
- 150805
Color schemes using #D5694D
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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#D5694D FAQ
What color is #D5694D?
#D5694D is a shade of terracotta in the orange family. It has a hue of 12 degrees, 62% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #D5694D?
#D5694D is rgb(213, 105, 77) in RGB, hsl(12, 62%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 51%, 64%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D5694D?
White text on this background reaches 3.53:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.96:1.
What colors go well with #D5694D?
Its direct complement is #4DBAD5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4DD5AD and #4D76D5 gives you contrast without the vibration.