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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D47BDB — Orchid
#D47BDB is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 296° 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 #D47BDB
- fbf3fc
- efcef2
- e3a9e8
- d884dd
- cc60d3
- c03bc9
- 9f2ea7
- 7c2483
- 591a5e
- 361039
- 130514
Color schemes using #D47BDB
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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#D47BDB FAQ
What color is #D47BDB?
#D47BDB is a shade of orchid in the purple family. It has a hue of 296 degrees, 57% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D47BDB?
#D47BDB is rgb(212, 123, 219) in RGB, hsl(296, 57%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 44%, 0%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D47BDB?
White text on this background reaches 2.74:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.66:1.
What colors go well with #D47BDB?
Its direct complement is #81DB7B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B1DB7B and #7BDBA4 gives you contrast without the vibration.