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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EC6E6A — Terracotta
#EC6E6A 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 #EC6E6A
- fdf2f1
- f8cac8
- f2a19e
- ed7975
- e8514b
- e22822
- bd1e19
- 931713
- 6a110e
- 400a08
- 170403
Color schemes using #EC6E6A
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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#EC6E6A FAQ
What color is #EC6E6A?
#EC6E6A is a shade of terracotta in the red family. It has a hue of 2 degrees, 77% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EC6E6A?
#EC6E6A is rgb(236, 110, 106) in RGB, hsl(2, 77%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 53%, 55%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EC6E6A?
White text on this background reaches 3:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.01:1.
What colors go well with #EC6E6A?
Its direct complement is #6AE7EC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6AECAF and #6AA7EC gives you contrast without the vibration.