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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E4585B — Terracotta
#E4585B is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 359° 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 #E4585B
- fdf2f2
- f6c9ca
- f0a1a2
- e9797b
- e35053
- dc282b
- b71e20
- 8f1719
- 671112
- 3e0a0b
- 160404
Color schemes using #E4585B
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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#E4585B FAQ
What color is #E4585B?
#E4585B is a shade of terracotta in the red family. It has a hue of 359 degrees, 72% saturation and 62% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E4585B?
#E4585B is rgb(228, 88, 91) in RGB, hsl(359, 72%, 62%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 61%, 60%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E4585B?
White text on this background reaches 3.59:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.85:1.
What colors go well with #E4585B?
Its direct complement is #58E4E2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #58E49C and #58A0E4 gives you contrast without the vibration.