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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C16DD0 — Orchid
#C16DD0 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 291° 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 #C16DD0
- faf3fb
- ebd0f0
- dcade4
- cd89d9
- be66cd
- af42c2
- 9134a1
- 71297e
- 511d5a
- 311237
- 110613
Color schemes using #C16DD0
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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#C16DD0 FAQ
What color is #C16DD0?
#C16DD0 is a shade of orchid in the purple family. It has a hue of 291 degrees, 51% saturation and 62% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C16DD0?
#C16DD0 is rgb(193, 109, 208) in RGB, hsl(291, 51%, 62%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 48%, 0%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C16DD0?
White text on this background reaches 3.3:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.37:1.
What colors go well with #C16DD0?
Its direct complement is #7CD06D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ADD06D and #6DD08F gives you contrast without the vibration.