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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DE673F — Terracotta
#DE673F is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 15° 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 #DE673F
- fdf5f2
- f6d5ca
- efb5a2
- e8957a
- e27551
- db5629
- b6451f
- 8e3618
- 662611
- 3e170b
- 160804
Color schemes using #DE673F
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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#DE673F FAQ
What color is #DE673F?
#DE673F is a shade of terracotta in the orange family. It has a hue of 15 degrees, 71% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DE673F?
#DE673F is rgb(222, 103, 63) in RGB, hsl(15, 71%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 54%, 72%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DE673F?
White text on this background reaches 3.43:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.12:1.
What colors go well with #DE673F?
Its direct complement is #3FB7DE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3FDEB7 and #3F67DE gives you contrast without the vibration.