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#E288D0 — Orchid

#E288D0 is a light saturated pink sitting at 312° 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 #E288D0

Color schemes using #E288D0

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#E288D0 FAQ

What color is #E288D0?

#E288D0 is a shade of orchid in the pink family. It has a hue of 312 degrees, 61% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #E288D0?

#E288D0 is rgb(226, 136, 208) in RGB, hsl(312, 61%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 40%, 8%, 11%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #E288D0?

White text on this background reaches 2.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.67:1.

What colors go well with #E288D0?

Its direct complement is #88E29A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A3E288 and #88E2C7 gives you contrast without the vibration.