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Terracotta Orange
Terracotta Orange
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Terracotta Orange Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(212, 138, 90)Copy
HSLhsl(24, 59%, 59%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(24, 58%, 83%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 35%, 58%, 17%)Copy
Terracotta Orange Color Schemes
Complementary
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#D45A67
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Click to copySplit Complementary
#5AD4C7
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Click to copyMonochromatic
#D48A5A
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Click to copyTerracotta Orange WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
2.77 : 1
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Black background #000000
7.58 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.54 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
4.56 : 1
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Terracotta Orange Shade Variants
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Terracotta Orange Color Introduction
Definition
Terracotta Orange (HEX #D48A5A) has the RGB value rgb(212, 138, 90), the HSL value hsl(24°, 59%, 59%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 35%, 58%, 17%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Terracotta Orange is #5AA4D4, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #D45A67 and #D4C75A that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#5AD4C7, #5A67D4) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Terracotta Orange uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Terracotta Orange has a contrast ratio of 2.77:1 against white and 7.58:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Orange blends the passion of red with the brightness of yellow, evoking sunsets, fruit and campfires. Warm yet energetic, it is widely used in food, e-commerce and sports brands. Specifically, Terracotta Orange has a lightness of 59% and a saturation of 59%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A midtone color for a figure's face, transitioning between light and shadow to enhance the sense of dimensionality in the skin.
Color Psychology
Orange can evoke pleasure, friendliness and appetite, with a marked approachable quality; psychologically it symbolizes vitality, optimism and creativity. For this reason Terracotta Orange tends to leave a first impression of being warm and friendly in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Orange suits food packaging, e-commerce campaigns, children’s products and any scene that needs to convey warmth and energy. In real projects, Terracotta Orange is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Orange”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Terracotta Orange Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
