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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EC794B — Terracotta
#EC794B is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 17° 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 #EC794B
- fef5f1
- f9d5c7
- f5b59c
- f09672
- ec7647
- e7561d
- c14514
- 963610
- 6c270b
- 421807
- 170802
Color schemes using #EC794B
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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#EC794B FAQ
What color is #EC794B?
#EC794B is a shade of terracotta in the orange family. It has a hue of 17 degrees, 81% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EC794B?
#EC794B is rgb(236, 121, 75) in RGB, hsl(17, 81%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 49%, 68%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EC794B?
White text on this background reaches 2.84:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.4:1.
What colors go well with #EC794B?
Its direct complement is #4BBEEC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4BECC9 and #4B6EEC gives you contrast without the vibration.