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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ED5E63 — Terracotta
#ED5E63 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 358° 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 #ED5E63
- fdf1f2
- f9c7c9
- f49da0
- ef7377
- eb484e
- e61e25
- c0151b
- 961115
- 6b0c0f
- 410709
- 170303
Color schemes using #ED5E63
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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#ED5E63 FAQ
What color is #ED5E63?
#ED5E63 is a shade of terracotta in the red family. It has a hue of 358 degrees, 80% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #ED5E63?
#ED5E63 is rgb(237, 94, 99) in RGB, hsl(358, 80%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 60%, 58%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ED5E63?
White text on this background reaches 3.29:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.38:1.
What colors go well with #ED5E63?
Its direct complement is #5EEDE8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5EEDA1 and #5EABED gives you contrast without the vibration.