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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E57179 — Terracotta
#E57179 is a light saturated red sitting at 356° 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 #E57179
- fdf2f3
- f5cacd
- eea3a8
- e77b82
- e0535d
- d82c37
- b4212b
- 8c1a21
- 651218
- 3d0b0f
- 160405
Color schemes using #E57179
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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#E57179 FAQ
What color is #E57179?
#E57179 is a shade of terracotta in the red family. It has a hue of 356 degrees, 69% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E57179?
#E57179 is rgb(229, 113, 121) in RGB, hsl(356, 69%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 51%, 47%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E57179?
White text on this background reaches 3.01:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.97:1.
What colors go well with #E57179?
Its direct complement is #71E5DD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #71E5A3 and #71B3E5 gives you contrast without the vibration.