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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E78DD2 — Orchid
#E78DD2 is a light saturated pink sitting at 314° 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 #E78DD2
- fcf2fa
- f4cceb
- eca5db
- e47ecc
- db58bd
- d331ad
- b02590
- 891d70
- 621550
- 3c0d31
- 150411
Color schemes using #E78DD2
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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#E78DD2 FAQ
What color is #E78DD2?
#E78DD2 is a shade of orchid in the pink family. It has a hue of 314 degrees, 65% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E78DD2?
#E78DD2 is rgb(231, 141, 210) in RGB, hsl(314, 65%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 39%, 9%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E78DD2?
White text on this background reaches 2.3:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.14:1.
What colors go well with #E78DD2?
Its direct complement is #8DE7A2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A5E78D and #8DE7CF gives you contrast without the vibration.