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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E17D56 — Terracotta
#E17D56 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 17° 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 #E17D56
- fdf5f2
- f6d6ca
- efb8a2
- e8997a
- e17b52
- da5c2b
- b54a20
- 8d3a19
- 652a12
- 3e190b
- 160904
Color schemes using #E17D56
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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#E17D56 FAQ
What color is #E17D56?
#E17D56 is a shade of terracotta in the orange family. It has a hue of 17 degrees, 70% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E17D56?
#E17D56 is rgb(225, 125, 86) in RGB, hsl(17, 70%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 44%, 62%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E17D56?
White text on this background reaches 2.89:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.27:1.
What colors go well with #E17D56?
Its direct complement is #56BAE1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #56E1C3 and #5674E1 gives you contrast without the vibration.