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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B87EE2 — Orchid
#B87EE2 is a light saturated purple sitting at 275° 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 #B87EE2
- f8f3fc
- e3ccf3
- cea6eb
- b980e2
- a45ad9
- 8f33d1
- 7627ae
- 5c1f88
- 421661
- 280d3b
- 0e0515
Color schemes using #B87EE2
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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#B87EE2 FAQ
What color is #B87EE2?
#B87EE2 is a shade of orchid in the purple family. It has a hue of 275 degrees, 63% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B87EE2?
#B87EE2 is rgb(184, 126, 226) in RGB, hsl(275, 63%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 44%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B87EE2?
White text on this background reaches 2.95:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.12:1.
What colors go well with #B87EE2?
Its direct complement is #A8E27E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D9E27E and #7EE286 gives you contrast without the vibration.