analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C577E4 — Orchid
#C577E4 is a light saturated purple sitting at 283° 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.
#c577e4
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #C577E4
- faf2fc
- e9cbf5
- d8a4ed
- c87de5
- b756de
- a62ed6
- 8a23b2
- 6b1b8b
- 4d1464
- 2f0c3c
- 100415
Color schemes using #C577E4
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
#C577E4 FAQ
What color is #C577E4?
#C577E4 is a shade of orchid in the purple family. It has a hue of 283 degrees, 67% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C577E4?
#C577E4 is rgb(197, 119, 228) in RGB, hsl(283, 67%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 48%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C577E4?
White text on this background reaches 2.94:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.13:1.
What colors go well with #C577E4?
Its direct complement is #96E477. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CCE477 and #77E48E gives you contrast without the vibration.