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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DB8EEC — Orchid
#DB8EEC is a light saturated purple sitting at 289° 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 #DB8EEC
- fbf2fd
- eecaf6
- e1a2ef
- d47ae8
- c751e2
- ba29db
- 9b1fb6
- 79188e
- 571166
- 340b3e
- 120416
Color schemes using #DB8EEC
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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#DB8EEC FAQ
What color is #DB8EEC?
#DB8EEC is a shade of orchid in the purple family. It has a hue of 289 degrees, 71% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DB8EEC?
#DB8EEC is rgb(219, 142, 236) in RGB, hsl(289, 71%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 40%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DB8EEC?
White text on this background reaches 2.31:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.09:1.
What colors go well with #DB8EEC?
Its direct complement is #9FEC8E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CEEC8E and #8EECAB gives you contrast without the vibration.