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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D987CD — Orchid
#D987CD is a light moderately saturated pink sitting at 309° 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 #D987CD
- fbf3fa
- f0d0eb
- e5acdc
- da88cd
- ce65be
- c341b0
- a23391
- 7e2871
- 5b1d51
- 371131
- 130611
Color schemes using #D987CD
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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#D987CD FAQ
What color is #D987CD?
#D987CD is a shade of orchid in the pink family. It has a hue of 309 degrees, 52% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D987CD?
#D987CD is rgb(217, 135, 205) in RGB, hsl(309, 52%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 38%, 6%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D987CD?
White text on this background reaches 2.53:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.3:1.
What colors go well with #D987CD?
Its direct complement is #87D993. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A4D987 and #87D9BC gives you contrast without the vibration.