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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CA85DB — Orchid
#CA85DB is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 288° 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 #CA85DB
- faf3fb
- eacff1
- daabe6
- ca87db
- ba63d0
- ab3fc6
- 8d31a4
- 6e2680
- 4f1b5c
- 301138
- 110614
Color schemes using #CA85DB
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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#CA85DB FAQ
What color is #CA85DB?
#CA85DB is a shade of orchid in the purple family. It has a hue of 288 degrees, 54% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CA85DB?
#CA85DB is rgb(202, 133, 219) in RGB, hsl(288, 54%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 39%, 0%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CA85DB?
White text on this background reaches 2.66:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.89:1.
What colors go well with #CA85DB?
Its direct complement is #96DB85. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C1DB85 and #85DB9F gives you contrast without the vibration.