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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EA7D61 — Terracotta
#EA7D61 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 12° 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 #EA7D61
- fdf4f1
- f8d2c8
- f2af9e
- ed8d75
- e86b4b
- e24822
- bd3919
- 932d13
- 6a200e
- 401308
- 170703
Color schemes using #EA7D61
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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#EA7D61 FAQ
What color is #EA7D61?
#EA7D61 is a shade of terracotta in the orange family. It has a hue of 12 degrees, 77% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EA7D61?
#EA7D61 is rgb(234, 125, 97) in RGB, hsl(12, 77%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 47%, 59%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EA7D61?
White text on this background reaches 2.76:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.6:1.
What colors go well with #EA7D61?
Its direct complement is #61CFEA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #61EAC1 and #618AEA gives you contrast without the vibration.