Color swatch image showing Terra Cotta (#E2725B) with RGB(226,114,91) values

Terra Cotta (#E2725B) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Terra Cotta (#E2725B) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Terra Cotta (#E2725B) Color Information

Terra Cotta (#E2725B) RGB value is (226, 114, 91). The hex color red value is 226, green is 114, and blue is 91. Its HSL format shows a hue of 10°, saturation of 70 percent, and lightness of 62 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 50 percent, 60 percent, 11 percent.

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Terra Cotta (#E2725B) Color Meaning

Terra Cotta (#E2725B) signifies warm vitality, creative energy, and earthy expression. This medium orange-brown evokes natural clay, grounded enthusiasm, and balanced stimulation. Terra Cotta (#E2725B) psychologically encourages optimism, grounded creativity, and approachable warmth. Culturally, Terra Cotta (#E2725B) references Mediterranean architecture, traditional pottery, and autumnal richness in Western contexts. Eastern symbolism links it to grounded vitality, constructive action, and stability. Fengshui uses Terra Cotta to energize spaces naturally, enhancing creativity and harmonious activity. Spiritually, Terra Cotta (#E2725B) aligns with the Sacral and Root Chakras, promoting creative initiative, emotional grounding, and physical vitality. Artists and designers use it in interiors, pottery, and branding to convey approachable warmth, energy, and a connection to natural elements. Its medium saturation ensures visual engagement without overwhelming.

Color Conversion

Convert Terra Cotta (#E2725B) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#E2725B
RGB
rgb(226, 114, 91)
HSL
hsl(10°, 70%, 62%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 50%, 60%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(10°, 60%, 89%)
XYZ
39.2697 28.9587 13.4174
Yxy
28.9587 0.4810 0.3547
Hunter Lab
53.8133 5.8763 2.8732
CIE-Lab
60.7452 41.6018 32.7942

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red226 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green114 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue91 / 255 (36%)
36%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Yellow60 / 100 (60%)
60%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

Terra Cotta (#E2725B) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

Terra Cotta (#E2725B) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test Terra Cotta (#E2725B) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E2725B appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

Terra Cotta (#E2725B)

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E2725B;

Text Color

color: #E2725B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E2725B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E2725B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E2725B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E2725B 0%, #9c311c 100%);

Terra Cotta (#E2725B) Color FAQs

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