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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D77642 — Terracotta
#D77642 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 #D77642
- fcf6f2
- f4dacc
- ecbea5
- e4a27e
- db8658
- d36a31
- b05625
- 89431d
- 623015
- 3c1d0d
- 150a04
Color schemes using #D77642
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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#D77642 FAQ
What color is #D77642?
#D77642 is a shade of terracotta in the orange family. It has a hue of 21 degrees, 65% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #D77642?
#D77642 is rgb(215, 118, 66) in RGB, hsl(21, 65%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 45%, 69%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D77642?
White text on this background reaches 3.2:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.56:1.
What colors go well with #D77642?
Its direct complement is #42A3D7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #42D7C0 and #4258D7 gives you contrast without the vibration.