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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EC6B5F — Terracotta
#EC6B5F is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 5° 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 #EC6B5F
- fdf2f1
- f8cbc7
- f4a59d
- ef7e73
- ea5749
- e5301f
- bf2416
- 951c11
- 6b140d
- 410c08
- 170403
Color schemes using #EC6B5F
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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#EC6B5F FAQ
What color is #EC6B5F?
#EC6B5F is a shade of terracotta in the red family. It has a hue of 5 degrees, 79% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EC6B5F?
#EC6B5F is rgb(236, 107, 95) in RGB, hsl(5, 79%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 55%, 60%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EC6B5F?
White text on this background reaches 3.07:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.83:1.
What colors go well with #EC6B5F?
Its direct complement is #5FE1EC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5FECB2 and #5F9AEC gives you contrast without the vibration.