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#E47B4E — Terracotta
#E47B4E is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 18° 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 #E47B4E
- fdf5f2
- f7d7c9
- f1b8a0
- eb9a77
- e57b4e
- df5d26
- b94b1c
- 913b16
- 682a10
- 3f1909
- 160903
Color schemes using #E47B4E
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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#E47B4E FAQ
What color is #E47B4E?
#E47B4E is a shade of terracotta in the orange family. It has a hue of 18 degrees, 74% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E47B4E?
#E47B4E is rgb(228, 123, 78) in RGB, hsl(18, 74%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 46%, 66%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E47B4E?
White text on this background reaches 2.9:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.24:1.
What colors go well with #E47B4E?
Its direct complement is #4EB7E4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4EE4C6 and #4E6CE4 gives you contrast without the vibration.