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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E290E4 — Orchid
#E290E4 is a light 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 #E290E4
- fcf3fc
- f2cdf3
- e9a7ea
- df81e1
- d55cd7
- cc36ce
- a92aac
- 842086
- 5f1760
- 3a0e3a
- 140515
Color schemes using #E290E4
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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#E290E4 FAQ
What color is #E290E4?
#E290E4 is a shade of orchid in the purple family. It has a hue of 299 degrees, 61% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E290E4?
#E290E4 is rgb(226, 144, 228) in RGB, hsl(299, 61%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 37%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E290E4?
White text on this background reaches 2.25:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.34:1.
What colors go well with #E290E4?
Its direct complement is #92E490. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BCE490 and #90E4B9 gives you contrast without the vibration.