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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D86CDA — Orchid
#D86CDA is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 299° 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 #D86CDA
- fcf3fc
- f2cdf3
- e8a8e9
- de82e0
- d45dd6
- cb37cd
- a82bab
- 832185
- 5e185f
- 390e3a
- 140514
Color schemes using #D86CDA
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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#D86CDA FAQ
What color is #D86CDA?
#D86CDA is a shade of orchid in the purple family. It has a hue of 299 degrees, 60% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D86CDA?
#D86CDA is rgb(216, 108, 218) in RGB, hsl(299, 60%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 50%, 0%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D86CDA?
White text on this background reaches 2.97:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.08:1.
What colors go well with #D86CDA?
Its direct complement is #6EDA6C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A5DA6C and #6CDAA1 gives you contrast without the vibration.