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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C688DD — Orchid
#C688DD is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 284° 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 #C688DD
- f9f3fc
- e8cef1
- d7aae7
- c585dd
- b461d2
- a33cc8
- 862fa6
- 692582
- 4b1a5d
- 2e1038
- 100614
Color schemes using #C688DD
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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#C688DD FAQ
What color is #C688DD?
#C688DD is a shade of orchid in the purple family. It has a hue of 284 degrees, 56% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C688DD?
#C688DD is rgb(198, 136, 221) in RGB, hsl(284, 56%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(10%, 38%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C688DD?
White text on this background reaches 2.64:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.97:1.
What colors go well with #C688DD?
Its direct complement is #9FDD88. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C9DD88 and #88DD9C gives you contrast without the vibration.