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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B97EB5 — Orchid
#B97EB5 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 304° 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 #B97EB5
- faf5f9
- e9d7e8
- d9b8d7
- c89ac5
- b87bb4
- a85da3
- 8b4b86
- 6c3a69
- 4e2a4b
- 2f192e
- 110910
Color schemes using #B97EB5
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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#B97EB5 FAQ
What color is #B97EB5?
#B97EB5 is a shade of orchid in the pink family. It has a hue of 304 degrees, 30% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B97EB5?
#B97EB5 is rgb(185, 126, 181) in RGB, hsl(304, 30%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 32%, 2%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B97EB5?
White text on this background reaches 3.13:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.71:1.
What colors go well with #B97EB5?
Its direct complement is #7EB982. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #98B97E and #7EB9A0 gives you contrast without the vibration.