analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E7835F — Terracotta
#E7835F is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 16° 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.
#e7835f
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #E7835F
- fdf5f2
- f7d5c9
- f1b6a0
- eb9677
- e5764e
- df5726
- b9461c
- 913616
- 682710
- 3f1809
- 160803
Color schemes using #E7835F
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.
Nearby colors
#E7835F FAQ
What color is #E7835F?
#E7835F is a shade of terracotta in the orange family. It has a hue of 16 degrees, 74% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E7835F?
#E7835F is rgb(231, 131, 95) in RGB, hsl(16, 74%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 43%, 59%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E7835F?
White text on this background reaches 2.69:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.81:1.
What colors go well with #E7835F?
Its direct complement is #5FC3E7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5FE7C7 and #5F7FE7 gives you contrast without the vibration.