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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DD766E — Terracotta
#DD766E is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 4° 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 #DD766E
- fcf3f3
- f3cfcd
- eaaba7
- e18781
- d8635b
- d03f35
- ad3129
- 872620
- 611c17
- 3b110e
- 150605
Color schemes using #DD766E
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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#DD766E FAQ
What color is #DD766E?
#DD766E is a shade of terracotta in the red family. It has a hue of 4 degrees, 62% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DD766E?
#DD766E is rgb(221, 118, 110) in RGB, hsl(4, 62%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 47%, 50%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DD766E?
White text on this background reaches 3.05:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.89:1.
What colors go well with #DD766E?
Its direct complement is #6ED6DD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6EDDAD and #6E9EDD gives you contrast without the vibration.