Light Muted Orchid is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #C486CB, which equals rgb(196, 134, 203) in RGB and hsl(294, 40%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C3 M34 Y0 K20, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#C486CB - RGB
196, 134, 203 - HSL
294°, 40%, 66% - CMYK
3, 34, 0, 20 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-light, moderately saturated
About Light Muted Orchid
Purple shades blend the stability of blue with the energy of red. They are linked with creativity, luxury and imagination, and give designs a distinctive, premium feel. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 7.62:1. Its complementary color is #8DCB86.
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Light Muted Orchid color codes
| HEX | #C486CB |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(196, 134, 203) |
| HSL | hsl(294, 40%, 66%) |
| HSV | 294°, 34%, 80% |
| CMYK | 3%, 34%, 0%, 20% |
| Decimal | 12879563 |
Shades and tints of Light Muted Orchid
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F5EBF6 - 100
#EBD7EE - 200
#E2C3E5 - 300
#D8AEDC - 400
#CE9AD4 - 500
#C486CB - 600
#A370A9 - 700
#835987 - 800
#624366 - 900
#412D44 - 950
#211622
Color harmonies for Light Muted Orchid
- Complementary
#8DCB86≈ Light Muted Clover - Analogous −30°
#A186CB≈ Light Muted Iris - Analogous +30°
#CB86AF≈ Light Muted Raspberry - Triadic +120°
#CBC486≈ Light Muted Marigold - Triadic +240°
#86CBC4≈ Light Muted Turquoise - Split 150°
#AFCB86≈ Light Muted Apple - Split 210°
#86CBA1≈ Light Muted Jade
Contrast and accessibility of Light Muted Orchid
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Muted Orchid | Aa | 2.76:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Muted Orchid | Aa | 7.62:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Muted Orchid
background-color: #C486CB;color: #C486CB;background-color: rgb(196, 134, 203);background-color: hsl(294, 40%, 66%);:root { --color-light-muted-orchid: #C486CB; }class="bg-[#C486CB]"Colors similar to Light Muted Orchid
- Light Muted Purple
#BD86CB - Light Muted Magenta
#CB86CB - Light Muted Fuchsia
#CB86C4 - Light Muted Grape
#B686CB - Light Muted Cerise
#CB86BD - Light Muted Raspberry
#CB86B6 - Light Muted Amethyst
#AF86CB - Light Muted Rose
#CB86AF - Light Soft Purple
#C874DC - Light Soft Grape
#BD74DC - Light Dusty Magenta
#BA97BA - Light Muted Violet
#A886CB
More purple shades
- Very Dark Muted Orchid
#3D1C40 - Dark Muted Orchid
#58285D - Deep Muted Orchid
#723479 - Medium Dark Muted Orchid
#8D4096 - Muted Orchid
#A84DB2 - Medium Light Muted Orchid
#B669BF - Pale Muted Orchid
#D2A2D7 - Very Pale Muted Orchid
#E0BFE3 - Palest Muted Orchid
#EEDBF0 - Very Dark Dusty Orchid
#352537 - Dark Dusty Orchid
#4D3550
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Muted Orchid?
The HEX code for Light Muted Orchid is #C486CB.
What is the RGB value of Light Muted Orchid?
Light Muted Orchid has an RGB value of 196, 134, 203 (rgb(196, 134, 203)). In HSL it is 294°, 40%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Muted Orchid?
Use black text on Light Muted Orchid. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.76:1 and black text has 7.62:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Muted Orchid?
The complementary color of Light Muted Orchid is #8DCB86. Analogous colors #A186CB and #CB86AF also pair well.