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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E48558 — Terracotta
#E48558 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 19° 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 #E48558
- fdf5f2
- f6d8c9
- f0baa1
- e99c79
- e37f50
- dc6128
- b74e1e
- 8f3d17
- 672c11
- 3e1b0a
- 160904
Color schemes using #E48558
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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#E48558 FAQ
What color is #E48558?
#E48558 is a shade of terracotta in the orange family. It has a hue of 19 degrees, 72% saturation and 62% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E48558?
#E48558 is rgb(228, 133, 88) in RGB, hsl(19, 72%, 62%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 42%, 61%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E48558?
White text on this background reaches 2.69:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.79:1.
What colors go well with #E48558?
Its direct complement is #58B8E4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #58E4CA and #5872E4 gives you contrast without the vibration.