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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DE89EB — Orchid
#DE89EB is a light saturated purple sitting at 292° 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 #DE89EB
- fbf2fd
- f0caf6
- e5a2ef
- da7ae8
- ce51e2
- c329db
- a21fb6
- 7e188e
- 5b1166
- 370b3e
- 130416
Color schemes using #DE89EB
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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#DE89EB FAQ
What color is #DE89EB?
#DE89EB is a shade of orchid in the purple family. It has a hue of 292 degrees, 71% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DE89EB?
#DE89EB is rgb(222, 137, 235) in RGB, hsl(292, 71%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 42%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DE89EB?
White text on this background reaches 2.36:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.88:1.
What colors go well with #DE89EB?
Its direct complement is #96EB89. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C7EB89 and #89EBAD gives you contrast without the vibration.