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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DB56C6 — Orchid
#DB56C6 is a mid-tone 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 #DB56C6
- fcf2fb
- f4ccee
- eca5e1
- e47ed4
- db58c8
- d331bb
- b0259b
- 891d79
- 621557
- 3c0d35
- 150413
Color schemes using #DB56C6
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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#DB56C6 FAQ
What color is #DB56C6?
#DB56C6 is a shade of orchid in the pink family. It has a hue of 309 degrees, 65% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DB56C6?
#DB56C6 is rgb(219, 86, 198) in RGB, hsl(309, 65%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 61%, 10%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DB56C6?
White text on this background reaches 3.41:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.16:1.
What colors go well with #DB56C6?
Its direct complement is #57DB6B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #85DB57 and #57DBAD gives you contrast without the vibration.