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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E66F40 — Terracotta
#E66F40 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 17° 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 #E66F40
- fdf5f1
- f8d6c8
- f2b69e
- ed9775
- e8784b
- e25822
- bd4719
- 933713
- 6a280e
- 401808
- 170803
Color schemes using #E66F40
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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#E66F40 FAQ
What color is #E66F40?
#E66F40 is a shade of terracotta in the orange family. It has a hue of 17 degrees, 77% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E66F40?
#E66F40 is rgb(230, 111, 64) in RGB, hsl(17, 77%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 52%, 72%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E66F40?
White text on this background reaches 3.13:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.71:1.
What colors go well with #E66F40?
Its direct complement is #41B8E6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #41E6C3 and #4165E6 gives you contrast without the vibration.