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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EC6965 — Terracotta
#EC6965 is a light saturated red sitting at 2° 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 #EC6965
- fdf2f1
- f8c9c8
- f3a19e
- ee7874
- e9504a
- e42721
- be1d17
- 941712
- 6a100d
- 400a08
- 170303
Color schemes using #EC6965
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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#EC6965 FAQ
What color is #EC6965?
#EC6965 is a shade of terracotta in the red family. It has a hue of 2 degrees, 78% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EC6965?
#EC6965 is rgb(236, 105, 101) in RGB, hsl(2, 78%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 56%, 57%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EC6965?
White text on this background reaches 3.1:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.78:1.
What colors go well with #EC6965?
Its direct complement is #65E7EC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #65ECAD and #65A4EC gives you contrast without the vibration.