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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BD6BBD — Orchid
#BD6BBD is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 300° 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 #BD6BBD
- faf4fa
- ecd4ec
- ddb4dd
- cf93cf
- c073c0
- b253b2
- 934293
- 733473
- 522552
- 321632
- 120812
Color schemes using #BD6BBD
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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#BD6BBD FAQ
What color is #BD6BBD?
#BD6BBD is a shade of orchid in the pink family. It has a hue of 300 degrees, 38% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BD6BBD?
#BD6BBD is rgb(189, 107, 189) in RGB, hsl(300, 38%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 43%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BD6BBD?
White text on this background reaches 3.5:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6:1.
What colors go well with #BD6BBD?
Its direct complement is #6BBD6B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #94BD6B and #6BBD94 gives you contrast without the vibration.