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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E1565D — Terracotta
#E1565D is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 357° 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 #E1565D
- fdf2f3
- f6cacc
- efa2a6
- e87a80
- e1525a
- da2b33
- b52027
- 8d191f
- 651216
- 3e0b0d
- 160405
Color schemes using #E1565D
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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#E1565D FAQ
What color is #E1565D?
#E1565D is a shade of terracotta in the red family. It has a hue of 357 degrees, 70% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E1565D?
#E1565D is rgb(225, 86, 93) in RGB, hsl(357, 70%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 62%, 59%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E1565D?
White text on this background reaches 3.69:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.69:1.
What colors go well with #E1565D?
Its direct complement is #56E1DA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #56E195 and #56A3E1 gives you contrast without the vibration.