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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DC6F73 — Terracotta
#DC6F73 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 358° 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 #DC6F73
- fcf3f3
- f3cdce
- eaa7a9
- e18185
- d75c60
- ce363b
- ac2a2e
- 862024
- 60171a
- 3a0e10
- 150505
Color schemes using #DC6F73
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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#DC6F73 FAQ
What color is #DC6F73?
#DC6F73 is a shade of terracotta in the red family. It has a hue of 358 degrees, 61% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DC6F73?
#DC6F73 is rgb(220, 111, 115) in RGB, hsl(358, 61%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 50%, 48%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DC6F73?
White text on this background reaches 3.2:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.56:1.
What colors go well with #DC6F73?
Its direct complement is #6FDCD9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6FDCA2 and #6FA9DC gives you contrast without the vibration.