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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DA8D49 — Terracotta
#DA8D49 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 28° 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 #DA8D49
- fcf7f2
- f4dfcb
- ecc6a4
- e4ae7d
- dc9557
- d57d30
- b16624
- 8a4f1c
- 633914
- 3c230c
- 150c04
Color schemes using #DA8D49
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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#DA8D49 FAQ
What color is #DA8D49?
#DA8D49 is a shade of terracotta in the orange family. It has a hue of 28 degrees, 66% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DA8D49?
#DA8D49 is rgb(218, 141, 73) in RGB, hsl(28, 66%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 35%, 67%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DA8D49?
White text on this background reaches 2.66:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.89:1.
What colors go well with #DA8D49?
Its direct complement is #4996DA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #49DAD5 and #494EDA gives you contrast without the vibration.