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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D57744 — Terracotta
#D57744 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 21° 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 #D57744
- fcf6f3
- f3dacc
- ebbea6
- e2a280
- d9865a
- d16a33
- ae5627
- 88431f
- 613016
- 3b1d0d
- 150a05
Color schemes using #D57744
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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#D57744 FAQ
What color is #D57744?
#D57744 is a shade of terracotta in the orange family. It has a hue of 21 degrees, 63% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #D57744?
#D57744 is rgb(213, 119, 68) in RGB, hsl(21, 63%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 44%, 68%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D57744?
White text on this background reaches 3.21:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.55:1.
What colors go well with #D57744?
Its direct complement is #44A2D5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #44D5BF and #445AD5 gives you contrast without the vibration.