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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C559B4 — Orchid
#C559B4 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 309° 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 #C559B4
- fbf4fa
- efd1ea
- e3aedb
- d68ccb
- ca69bc
- be46ac
- 9e378e
- 7b2b6f
- 581f50
- 361330
- 130711
Color schemes using #C559B4
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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#C559B4 FAQ
What color is #C559B4?
#C559B4 is a shade of orchid in the pink family. It has a hue of 309 degrees, 48% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C559B4?
#C559B4 is rgb(197, 89, 180) in RGB, hsl(309, 48%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 55%, 9%, 23%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C559B4?
White text on this background reaches 3.84:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.46:1.
What colors go well with #C559B4?
Its direct complement is #59C569. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7FC559 and #59C59F gives you contrast without the vibration.