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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E137CD — Orchid
#E137CD is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 307° 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 #E137CD
- fdf2fc
- f7c9f2
- f1a0e7
- eb77dd
- e54ed3
- df26c9
- b91ca7
- 911682
- 68105e
- 3f0939
- 160314
Color schemes using #E137CD
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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#E137CD FAQ
What color is #E137CD?
#E137CD is a shade of orchid in the pink family. It has a hue of 307 degrees, 74% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E137CD?
#E137CD is rgb(225, 55, 205) in RGB, hsl(307, 74%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 76%, 9%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E137CD?
White text on this background reaches 3.73:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.63:1.
What colors go well with #E137CD?
Its direct complement is #37E14B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #78E137 and #37E1A0 gives you contrast without the vibration.