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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DF9558 — Terracotta
#DF9558 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 27° 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 #DF9558
- fdf7f2
- f5decb
- eec5a3
- e6ac7c
- df9354
- d77a2d
- b36322
- 8c4d1b
- 643813
- 3d220c
- 150c04
Color schemes using #DF9558
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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#DF9558 FAQ
What color is #DF9558?
#DF9558 is a shade of terracotta in the orange family. It has a hue of 27 degrees, 68% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DF9558?
#DF9558 is rgb(223, 149, 88) in RGB, hsl(27, 68%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 33%, 61%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DF9558?
White text on this background reaches 2.45:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.58:1.
What colors go well with #DF9558?
Its direct complement is #58A2DF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #58DFD8 and #585FDF gives you contrast without the vibration.