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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DE787E — Terracotta
#DE787E is a light saturated red sitting at 356° 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 #DE787E
- fcf3f3
- f3cdcf
- eaa7ac
- e18188
- d75c64
- ce3640
- ac2a32
- 862027
- 60171c
- 3a0e11
- 150506
Color schemes using #DE787E
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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#DE787E FAQ
What color is #DE787E?
#DE787E is a shade of terracotta in the red family. It has a hue of 356 degrees, 61% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DE787E?
#DE787E is rgb(222, 120, 126) in RGB, hsl(356, 61%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 46%, 43%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DE787E?
White text on this background reaches 2.96:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.09:1.
What colors go well with #DE787E?
Its direct complement is #78DED7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #78DEA4 and #78B2DE gives you contrast without the vibration.