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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CC6BAD — Orchid
#CC6BAD is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 319° 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 #CC6BAD
- fbf4f9
- efd1e5
- e3aed2
- d78bbf
- cb68ac
- bf4598
- 9f367e
- 7c2a62
- 591e46
- 36122b
- 13070f
Color schemes using #CC6BAD
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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#CC6BAD FAQ
What color is #CC6BAD?
#CC6BAD is a shade of orchid in the pink family. It has a hue of 319 degrees, 49% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CC6BAD?
#CC6BAD is rgb(204, 107, 173) in RGB, hsl(319, 49%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 48%, 15%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CC6BAD?
White text on this background reaches 3.35:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.27:1.
What colors go well with #CC6BAD?
Its direct complement is #6BCC8A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7DCC6B and #6BCCBA gives you contrast without the vibration.