Terracotta is a medium-light, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #E2725B, which equals rgb(226, 114, 91) in RGB and hsl(10, 70%, 62%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M50 Y60 K11, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#E2725B - RGB
226, 114, 91 - HSL
10°, 70%, 62% - CMYK
0, 50, 60, 11 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-light, saturated
About Terracotta
Red shades carry energy, urgency and passion. They draw the eye first, which makes them a favorite for calls to action, sale banners, alerts and brands that want to feel bold. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 6.79:1. Its complementary color is #5ACBE2.
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Terracotta color codes
| HEX | #E2725B |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(226, 114, 91) |
| HSL | hsl(10, 70%, 62%) |
| HSV | 10°, 60%, 89% |
| CMYK | 0%, 50%, 60%, 11% |
| Decimal | 14840411 |
Shades and tints of Terracotta
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FAE8E4 - 100
#F5D0C8 - 200
#F1B9AD - 300
#ECA192 - 400
#E78A76 - 500
#E2725B - 600
#BC5F4C - 700
#974C3D - 800
#71392E - 900
#4B261E - 950
#26130F
Color harmonies for Terracotta
- Complementary
#5ACBE2≈ Medium Light Soft Lagoon - Analogous −30°
#E25A87≈ Blush - Analogous +30°
#E2B55A≈ Light Bright Tangerine - Triadic +120°
#5AE271≈ Light Bright Kelly - Triadic +240°
#715AE2≈ Medium Light Soft Indigo - Split 150°
#5AE2B5≈ Light Bright Seafoam - Split 210°
#5A87E2≈ Medium Light Soft Cornflower
Contrast and accessibility of Terracotta
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Terracotta | Aa | 3.09:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Terracotta | Aa | 6.79:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Terracotta
background-color: #E2725B;color: #E2725B;background-color: rgb(226, 114, 91);background-color: hsl(10, 70%, 62%);:root { --color-terracotta: #E2725B; }class="bg-[#E2725B]"Colors similar to Terracotta
- Light Bright Scarlet
#EE7163 - Medium Light Soft Vermilion
#D46D54 - Medium Light Soft Cinnabar
#D47A54 - Light Bright Vermilion
#EE7F63 - Light Soft Red
#DC7474 - Light Bright Red
#EE6363 - Medium Light Bright Cinnabar
#EA723E - Medium Light Soft Scarlet
#D46054 - Light Soft Scarlet
#DC7F74 - Light Bright Cardinal
#EE6371 - Medium Light Soft Persimmon
#D48754 - Light Vermilion
#FF7452
More red shades
- Dark Red
#8B0000 - Maroon
#800000 - Red
#FF0000 - Rosy Brown
#BC8F8F - Burgundy
#800020 - Vermilion
#E34234 - Cinnabar
#E44D2E - Scarlet
#FF2400 - Carmine
#960018 - Cardinal
#C41E3A - Blush
#DE5D83
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Terracotta?
The HEX code for Terracotta is #E2725B.
What is the RGB value of Terracotta?
Terracotta has an RGB value of 226, 114, 91 (rgb(226, 114, 91)). In HSL it is 10°, 70%, 62%.
What text color should I use on Terracotta?
Use black text on Terracotta. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.09:1 and black text has 6.79:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Terracotta?
The complementary color of Terracotta is #5ACBE2. Analogous colors #E25A87 and #E2B55A also pair well.