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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DE625E — Terracotta
#DE625E is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 2° 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 #DE625E
- fcf3f2
- f4cdcb
- eca7a4
- e4817d
- dc5b57
- d53530
- b12924
- 8a201c
- 631714
- 3c0e0c
- 150504
Color schemes using #DE625E
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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#DE625E FAQ
What color is #DE625E?
#DE625E is a shade of terracotta in the red family. It has a hue of 2 degrees, 66% saturation and 62% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DE625E?
#DE625E is rgb(222, 98, 94) in RGB, hsl(2, 66%, 62%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 56%, 58%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DE625E?
White text on this background reaches 3.49:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.01:1.
What colors go well with #DE625E?
Its direct complement is #5EDADE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5EDEA2 and #5E9ADE gives you contrast without the vibration.