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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C480CB — Orchid
#C480CB is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 294° 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 #C480CB
- faf4fb
- ead3ed
- dbb2df
- cb90d2
- bc6fc4
- ac4eb7
- 8e3e97
- 6f3076
- 502355
- 301533
- 110712
Color schemes using #C480CB
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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#C480CB FAQ
What color is #C480CB?
#C480CB is a shade of orchid in the purple family. It has a hue of 294 degrees, 42% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C480CB?
#C480CB is rgb(196, 128, 203) in RGB, hsl(294, 42%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 37%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C480CB?
White text on this background reaches 2.88:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.3:1.
What colors go well with #C480CB?
Its direct complement is #88CB80. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ADCB80 and #80CB9E gives you contrast without the vibration.