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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E258E4 — Orchid
#E258E4 is a mid-tone saturated purple sitting at 299° 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 #E258E4
- fdf2fd
- f6c9f6
- eea1f0
- e779e9
- e050e3
- d928dc
- b51eb7
- 8d178f
- 651167
- 3d0a3e
- 160416
Color schemes using #E258E4
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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#E258E4 FAQ
What color is #E258E4?
#E258E4 is a shade of orchid in the purple family. It has a hue of 299 degrees, 72% saturation and 62% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E258E4?
#E258E4 is rgb(226, 88, 228) in RGB, hsl(299, 72%, 62%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 61%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E258E4?
White text on this background reaches 3.11:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.75:1.
What colors go well with #E258E4?
Its direct complement is #5BE458. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A0E458 and #58E49C gives you contrast without the vibration.