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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D688E2 — Orchid
#D688E2 is a light saturated purple sitting at 292° 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 #D688E2
- fbf3fc
- eecdf3
- e1a7ea
- d481e1
- c75cd7
- ba36ce
- 9a2aac
- 782086
- 561760
- 340e3a
- 120515
Color schemes using #D688E2
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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#D688E2 FAQ
What color is #D688E2?
#D688E2 is a shade of orchid in the purple family. It has a hue of 292 degrees, 61% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #D688E2?
#D688E2 is rgb(214, 136, 226) in RGB, hsl(292, 61%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 40%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D688E2?
White text on this background reaches 2.48:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.48:1.
What colors go well with #D688E2?
Its direct complement is #94E288. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C1E288 and #88E2A9 gives you contrast without the vibration.