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#D689EB — Orchid

#D689EB is a light saturated purple sitting at 287° 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 #D689EB

Color schemes using #D689EB

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#D689EB FAQ

What color is #D689EB?

#D689EB is a shade of orchid in the purple family. It has a hue of 287 degrees, 71% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #D689EB?

#D689EB is rgb(214, 137, 235) in RGB, hsl(287, 71%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(9%, 42%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #D689EB?

White text on this background reaches 2.43:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.64:1.

What colors go well with #D689EB?

Its direct complement is #9EEB89. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CFEB89 and #89EBA5 gives you contrast without the vibration.