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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E46D58 — Terracotta
#E46D58 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 9° 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 #E46D58
- fdf3f2
- f6d0c9
- f0ada1
- e98a79
- e36650
- dc4328
- b7351e
- 8f2917
- 671e11
- 3e120a
- 160604
Color schemes using #E46D58
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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#E46D58 FAQ
What color is #E46D58?
#E46D58 is a shade of terracotta in the red family. It has a hue of 9 degrees, 72% saturation and 62% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E46D58?
#E46D58 is rgb(228, 109, 88) in RGB, hsl(9, 72%, 62%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 52%, 61%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E46D58?
White text on this background reaches 3.17:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.63:1.
What colors go well with #E46D58?
Its direct complement is #58CFE4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #58E4B3 and #5889E4 gives you contrast without the vibration.