analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C488FC — Orchid
#C488FC is a light saturated purple sitting at 271° 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.
#c488fc
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #C488FC
- f8f0ff
- e1c2fd
- ca95fc
- b367fb
- 9d39fa
- 860bf9
- 6e05d0
- 5604a2
- 3e0374
- 250247
- 0d0119
Color schemes using #C488FC
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.
Nearby colors
#C488FC FAQ
What color is #C488FC?
#C488FC is a shade of orchid in the purple family. It has a hue of 271 degrees, 95% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C488FC?
#C488FC is rgb(196, 136, 252) in RGB, hsl(271, 95%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(22%, 46%, 0%, 1%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C488FC?
White text on this background reaches 2.54:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.27:1.
What colors go well with #C488FC?
Its direct complement is #C0FC88. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #FAFC88 and #88FC8A gives you contrast without the vibration.