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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E16A4C — Terracotta
#E16A4C is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 12° 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 #E16A4C
- fdf4f2
- f6d3ca
- efb1a2
- e8907a
- e26e51
- db4d29
- b63d1f
- 8e3018
- 662211
- 3e150b
- 160704
Color schemes using #E16A4C
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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#E16A4C FAQ
What color is #E16A4C?
#E16A4C is a shade of terracotta in the orange family. It has a hue of 12 degrees, 71% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E16A4C?
#E16A4C is rgb(225, 106, 76) in RGB, hsl(12, 71%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 53%, 66%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E16A4C?
White text on this background reaches 3.3:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.37:1.
What colors go well with #E16A4C?
Its direct complement is #4CC3E1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4CE1B4 and #4C79E1 gives you contrast without the vibration.