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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CE5BD2 — Orchid
#CE5BD2 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 298° 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 #CE5BD2
- fbf3fc
- f0cef2
- e5a9e8
- da84dd
- d060d3
- c53bc9
- a32ea7
- 7f2483
- 5b1a5e
- 371039
- 140514
Color schemes using #CE5BD2
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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#CE5BD2 FAQ
What color is #CE5BD2?
#CE5BD2 is a shade of orchid in the purple family. It has a hue of 298 degrees, 57% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CE5BD2?
#CE5BD2 is rgb(206, 91, 210) in RGB, hsl(298, 57%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 57%, 0%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CE5BD2?
White text on this background reaches 3.47:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.05:1.
What colors go well with #CE5BD2?
Its direct complement is #5FD25B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9AD25B and #5BD292 gives you contrast without the vibration.