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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DB85B3 — Orchid
#DB85B3 is a light moderately saturated pink sitting at 328° 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 #DB85B3
- fbf3f8
- f1cfe1
- e6abca
- db87b4
- d0639d
- c63f87
- a4316e
- 802656
- 5c1b3e
- 381126
- 14060d
Color schemes using #DB85B3
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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#DB85B3 FAQ
What color is #DB85B3?
#DB85B3 is a shade of orchid in the pink family. It has a hue of 328 degrees, 54% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DB85B3?
#DB85B3 is rgb(219, 133, 179) in RGB, hsl(328, 54%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 39%, 18%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DB85B3?
White text on this background reaches 2.62:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.02:1.
What colors go well with #DB85B3?
Its direct complement is #85DBAD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #88DB85 and #85DBD8 gives you contrast without the vibration.