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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C73DC4 — Orchid
#C73DC4 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 301° 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 #C73DC4
- fcf3fb
- f1cff0
- e6aae5
- dc86da
- d162cf
- c73dc4
- a530a3
- 81257f
- 5c1b5b
- 381037
- 140614
Color schemes using #C73DC4
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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#C73DC4 FAQ
What color is #C73DC4?
#C73DC4 is a shade of orchid in the pink family. It has a hue of 301 degrees, 55% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C73DC4?
#C73DC4 is rgb(199, 61, 196) in RGB, hsl(301, 55%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 69%, 2%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C73DC4?
White text on this background reaches 4.29:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.89:1.
What colors go well with #C73DC4?
Its direct complement is #3DC740. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #80C73D and #3DC784 gives you contrast without the vibration.