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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CA6DC6 — Orchid
#CA6DC6 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 303° 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 #CA6DC6
- fbf4fb
- efd1ed
- e2afe0
- d68cd2
- c96ac4
- bd47b7
- 9d3898
- 7a2c76
- 582055
- 351334
- 130712
Color schemes using #CA6DC6
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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#CA6DC6 FAQ
What color is #CA6DC6?
#CA6DC6 is a shade of orchid in the pink family. It has a hue of 303 degrees, 47% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CA6DC6?
#CA6DC6 is rgb(202, 109, 198) in RGB, hsl(303, 47%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 46%, 2%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CA6DC6?
White text on this background reaches 3.22:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.51:1.
What colors go well with #CA6DC6?
Its direct complement is #6DCA71. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #97CA6D and #6DCAA0 gives you contrast without the vibration.