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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CE46C9 — Orchid
#CE46C9 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 302° 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 #CE46C9
- fcf3fb
- f2cef1
- e8a9e6
- de84db
- d45fd0
- cb3ac6
- a82da4
- 832380
- 5e195c
- 390f38
- 140514
Color schemes using #CE46C9
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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#CE46C9 FAQ
What color is #CE46C9?
#CE46C9 is a shade of orchid in the pink family. It has a hue of 302 degrees, 58% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CE46C9?
#CE46C9 is rgb(206, 70, 201) in RGB, hsl(302, 58%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 66%, 2%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CE46C9?
White text on this background reaches 3.93:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.34:1.
What colors go well with #CE46C9?
Its direct complement is #46CE4A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #85CE46 and #46CE8E gives you contrast without the vibration.