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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E38CDD — Orchid
#E38CDD is a light saturated pink sitting at 304° 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 #E38CDD
- fcf3fb
- f3cdf0
- eaa7e5
- e181da
- d75ccf
- ce36c4
- ac2aa3
- 86207f
- 60175b
- 3a0e37
- 150513
Color schemes using #E38CDD
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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#E38CDD FAQ
What color is #E38CDD?
#E38CDD is a shade of orchid in the pink family. It has a hue of 304 degrees, 61% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E38CDD?
#E38CDD is rgb(227, 140, 221) in RGB, hsl(304, 61%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 38%, 3%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E38CDD?
White text on this background reaches 2.32:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.06:1.
What colors go well with #E38CDD?
Its direct complement is #8CE392. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B2E38C and #8CE3BD gives you contrast without the vibration.