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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DB5B48 — Terracotta
#DB5B48 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 8° 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 #DB5B48
- fcf4f2
- f5d1cb
- edaea4
- e58b7d
- de6856
- d6452e
- b23623
- 8b2a1b
- 641e14
- 3c120c
- 150604
Color schemes using #DB5B48
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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#DB5B48 FAQ
What color is #DB5B48?
#DB5B48 is a shade of terracotta in the red family. It has a hue of 8 degrees, 67% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DB5B48?
#DB5B48 is rgb(219, 91, 72) in RGB, hsl(8, 67%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 58%, 67%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DB5B48?
White text on this background reaches 3.75:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.6:1.
What colors go well with #DB5B48?
Its direct complement is #48C7DB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #48DBA5 and #487EDB gives you contrast without the vibration.