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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DC7438 — Terracotta
#DC7438 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 22° 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 #DC7438
- fdf6f2
- f6daca
- efbea2
- e8a27a
- e18752
- da6b2b
- b55720
- 8d4419
- 653112
- 3e1d0b
- 160a04
Color schemes using #DC7438
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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#DC7438 FAQ
What color is #DC7438?
#DC7438 is a shade of terracotta in the orange family. It has a hue of 22 degrees, 70% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DC7438?
#DC7438 is rgb(220, 116, 56) in RGB, hsl(22, 70%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 47%, 75%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DC7438?
White text on this background reaches 3.18:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.6:1.
What colors go well with #DC7438?
Its direct complement is #38A0DC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #38DCC6 and #384DDC gives you contrast without the vibration.