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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DB79E2 — Orchid
#DB79E2 is a light saturated purple sitting at 296° 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 #DB79E2
- fcf2fc
- f1ccf4
- e7a6eb
- dc7fe3
- d259da
- c732d2
- a626af
- 811e88
- 5d1562
- 380d3b
- 140515
Color schemes using #DB79E2
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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#DB79E2 FAQ
What color is #DB79E2?
#DB79E2 is a shade of orchid in the purple family. It has a hue of 296 degrees, 64% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DB79E2?
#DB79E2 is rgb(219, 121, 226) in RGB, hsl(296, 64%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 46%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DB79E2?
White text on this background reaches 2.68:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.85:1.
What colors go well with #DB79E2?
Its direct complement is #80E279. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B4E279 and #79E2A6 gives you contrast without the vibration.