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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E7783C — Terracotta
#E7783C is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 21° 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 #E7783C
- fdf6f1
- f8d9c8
- f3bc9e
- ee9f74
- e9824a
- e46521
- be5217
- 944012
- 6a2e0d
- 401c08
- 170a03
Color schemes using #E7783C
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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#E7783C FAQ
What color is #E7783C?
#E7783C is a shade of terracotta in the orange family. It has a hue of 21 degrees, 78% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E7783C?
#E7783C is rgb(231, 120, 60) in RGB, hsl(21, 78%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 48%, 74%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E7783C?
White text on this background reaches 2.94:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.15:1.
What colors go well with #E7783C?
Its direct complement is #3CABE7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3CE7CD and #3C55E7 gives you contrast without the vibration.