Terracotta
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Warm colours: shades and combinations
Explore reds, oranges and yellows, their shades and ideas for creating a warm palette.
Recognise this colour family
Reds, oranges and yellows are generally described as warm colours. This classification is relative: a violet-leaning red may appear cooler than an orange-red.
A palette to explore
Ochre
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#E0CDA9Create a combination
Balance a warm shade with light neutrals, then optionally add a blue or green accent. Ochre, terracotta and ecru can remain gentle when the colours are muted.
“Warm” and “cool” describe a visual impression here, not the physical temperature of a surface.
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