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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D69261 — Terracotta
#D69261 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 25° 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 #D69261
- fcf7f3
- f2ddce
- e9c3a8
- dfa983
- d5905e
- cc7638
- a9602c
- 844b22
- 5f3618
- 3a210f
- 140b05
Color schemes using #D69261
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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#D69261 FAQ
What color is #D69261?
#D69261 is a shade of terracotta in the orange family. It has a hue of 25 degrees, 59% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D69261?
#D69261 is rgb(214, 146, 97) in RGB, hsl(25, 59%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 32%, 55%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D69261?
White text on this background reaches 2.58:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.14:1.
What colors go well with #D69261?
Its direct complement is #61A5D6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #61D6CC and #616BD6 gives you contrast without the vibration.