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#D96B4A — Terracotta
#D96B4A is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 14° 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 #D96B4A
- fcf5f2
- f4d5cc
- ecb6a5
- e4967e
- db7658
- d35731
- b04625
- 89361d
- 622715
- 3c180d
- 150804
Color schemes using #D96B4A
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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#D96B4A FAQ
What color is #D96B4A?
#D96B4A is a shade of terracotta in the orange family. It has a hue of 14 degrees, 65% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #D96B4A?
#D96B4A is rgb(217, 107, 74) in RGB, hsl(14, 65%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 51%, 66%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D96B4A?
White text on this background reaches 3.41:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.15:1.
What colors go well with #D96B4A?
Its direct complement is #4AB7D9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4AD9B3 and #4A70D9 gives you contrast without the vibration.