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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C85EB1 — Orchid
#C85EB1 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 313° 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 #C85EB1
- fbf4f9
- efd1e9
- e3aed8
- d78bc7
- cb68b6
- bf45a5
- 9f3688
- 7c2a6a
- 591e4c
- 36122e
- 130710
Color schemes using #C85EB1
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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#C85EB1 FAQ
What color is #C85EB1?
#C85EB1 is a shade of orchid in the pink family. It has a hue of 313 degrees, 49% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C85EB1?
#C85EB1 is rgb(200, 94, 177) in RGB, hsl(313, 49%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 53%, 12%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C85EB1?
White text on this background reaches 3.69:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.69:1.
What colors go well with #C85EB1?
Its direct complement is #5FC876. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7DC85F and #5FC8AB gives you contrast without the vibration.