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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E78DE1 — Orchid
#E78DE1 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 #E78DE1
- fcf2fc
- f4ccf1
- eca5e7
- e47edd
- db58d3
- d331c8
- b025a7
- 891d82
- 62155d
- 3c0d39
- 150414
Color schemes using #E78DE1
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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#E78DE1 FAQ
What color is #E78DE1?
#E78DE1 is a shade of orchid in the pink family. It has a hue of 304 degrees, 65% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E78DE1?
#E78DE1 is rgb(231, 141, 225) in RGB, hsl(304, 65%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 39%, 3%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E78DE1?
White text on this background reaches 2.26:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.29:1.
What colors go well with #E78DE1?
Its direct complement is #8DE793. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B4E78D and #8DE7C0 gives you contrast without the vibration.