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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CB7ACD — Orchid
#CB7ACD is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 299° 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 #CB7ACD
- fbf4fb
- edd2ee
- e0b0e1
- d38ed4
- c66cc7
- b84aba
- 993b9b
- 772e79
- 562157
- 341435
- 120712
Color schemes using #CB7ACD
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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#CB7ACD FAQ
What color is #CB7ACD?
#CB7ACD is a shade of orchid in the purple family. It has a hue of 299 degrees, 45% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CB7ACD?
#CB7ACD is rgb(203, 122, 205) in RGB, hsl(299, 45%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 40%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CB7ACD?
White text on this background reaches 2.91:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.2:1.
What colors go well with #CB7ACD?
Its direct complement is #7BCD7A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A5CD7A and #7ACDA2 gives you contrast without the vibration.