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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E44EE9 — Orchid
#E44EE9 is a mid-tone saturated purple sitting at 298° 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 #E44EE9
- fdf1fd
- f7c8f8
- f09ef3
- ea74ee
- e34ae9
- dd21e4
- b817be
- 901294
- 670d6a
- 3f0840
- 160317
Color schemes using #E44EE9
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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#E44EE9 FAQ
What color is #E44EE9?
#E44EE9 is a shade of orchid in the purple family. It has a hue of 298 degrees, 78% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E44EE9?
#E44EE9 is rgb(228, 78, 233) in RGB, hsl(298, 78%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 67%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E44EE9?
White text on this background reaches 3.2:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.57:1.
What colors go well with #E44EE9?
Its direct complement is #53E94E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A1E94E and #4EE996 gives you contrast without the vibration.