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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DB9757 — Terracotta
#DB9757 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 29° 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 #DB9757
- fcf7f2
- f4dfcc
- ecc7a5
- e4af7e
- db9758
- d37f31
- b06825
- 89511d
- 623a15
- 3c230d
- 150c04
Color schemes using #DB9757
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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#DB9757 FAQ
What color is #DB9757?
#DB9757 is a shade of terracotta in the orange family. It has a hue of 29 degrees, 65% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DB9757?
#DB9757 is rgb(219, 151, 87) in RGB, hsl(29, 65%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 31%, 60%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DB9757?
White text on this background reaches 2.45:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.58:1.
What colors go well with #DB9757?
Its direct complement is #579BDB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #57DBD9 and #5759DB gives you contrast without the vibration.