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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DF5D49 — Terracotta
#DF5D49 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 8° 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 #DF5D49
- fdf3f2
- f6d0ca
- efaca2
- e8897a
- e16552
- da422b
- b53420
- 8d2819
- 651d12
- 3e120b
- 160604
Color schemes using #DF5D49
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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#DF5D49 FAQ
What color is #DF5D49?
#DF5D49 is a shade of terracotta in the red family. It has a hue of 8 degrees, 70% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DF5D49?
#DF5D49 is rgb(223, 93, 73) in RGB, hsl(8, 70%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 58%, 67%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DF5D49?
White text on this background reaches 3.62:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.8:1.
What colors go well with #DF5D49?
Its direct complement is #49CBDF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #49DFA8 and #4980DF gives you contrast without the vibration.