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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DD705A — Terracotta
#DD705A is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 10° 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 #DD705A
- fcf4f2
- f4d2cb
- ecb0a4
- e48f7d
- dc6d57
- d54b30
- b13c24
- 8a2f1c
- 632114
- 3c140c
- 150704
Color schemes using #DD705A
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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#DD705A FAQ
What color is #DD705A?
#DD705A is a shade of terracotta in the red family. It has a hue of 10 degrees, 66% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DD705A?
#DD705A is rgb(221, 112, 90) in RGB, hsl(10, 66%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 49%, 59%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DD705A?
White text on this background reaches 3.21:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.54:1.
What colors go well with #DD705A?
Its direct complement is #5AC7DD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5ADDB1 and #5A86DD gives you contrast without the vibration.