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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CA5BD5 — Orchid
#CA5BD5 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 295° 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 #CA5BD5
- fbf3fc
- efcef2
- e3a8e9
- d783df
- cb5ed5
- bf38cc
- 9f2ca9
- 7c2284
- 59185f
- 360f3a
- 130514
Color schemes using #CA5BD5
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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#CA5BD5 FAQ
What color is #CA5BD5?
#CA5BD5 is a shade of orchid in the purple family. It has a hue of 295 degrees, 59% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CA5BD5?
#CA5BD5 is rgb(202, 91, 213) in RGB, hsl(295, 59%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 57%, 0%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CA5BD5?
White text on this background reaches 3.52:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.97:1.
What colors go well with #CA5BD5?
Its direct complement is #67D55D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A3D55D and #5DD58F gives you contrast without the vibration.