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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DB8A43 — Terracotta
#DB8A43 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 #DB8A43
- fdf7f2
- f5decb
- eec6a3
- e6ad7c
- df9554
- d77c2d
- b36622
- 8c4f1b
- 643913
- 3d230c
- 150c04
Color schemes using #DB8A43
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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#DB8A43 FAQ
What color is #DB8A43?
#DB8A43 is a shade of terracotta in the orange family. It has a hue of 28 degrees, 68% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DB8A43?
#DB8A43 is rgb(219, 138, 67) in RGB, hsl(28, 68%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 37%, 69%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DB8A43?
White text on this background reaches 2.72:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.73:1.
What colors go well with #DB8A43?
Its direct complement is #4394DB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #43DBD6 and #4348DB gives you contrast without the vibration.