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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BC71B5 — Orchid
#BC71B5 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 306° 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 #BC71B5
- faf5fa
- ebd5e9
- dcb5d8
- cd95c7
- be75b7
- af55a6
- 914489
- 71356b
- 51264d
- 31172f
- 110810
Color schemes using #BC71B5
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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#BC71B5 FAQ
What color is #BC71B5?
#BC71B5 is a shade of orchid in the pink family. It has a hue of 306 degrees, 36% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BC71B5?
#BC71B5 is rgb(188, 113, 181) in RGB, hsl(306, 36%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 40%, 4%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BC71B5?
White text on this background reaches 3.4:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.17:1.
What colors go well with #BC71B5?
Its direct complement is #71BC78. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8FBC71 and #71BC9E gives you contrast without the vibration.