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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E48B53 — Terracotta
#E48B53 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 23° 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 #E48B53
- fdf6f2
- f7dbc9
- f0bfa1
- eaa478
- e4884f
- dd6d27
- b8581d
- 904516
- 673210
- 3f1e0a
- 160b03
Color schemes using #E48B53
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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#E48B53 FAQ
What color is #E48B53?
#E48B53 is a shade of terracotta in the orange family. It has a hue of 23 degrees, 73% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E48B53?
#E48B53 is rgb(228, 139, 83) in RGB, hsl(23, 73%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 39%, 64%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E48B53?
White text on this background reaches 2.59:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.12:1.
What colors go well with #E48B53?
Its direct complement is #53ACE4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #53E4D3 and #5364E4 gives you contrast without the vibration.