Orchid is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the purple color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #DA70D6, which equals rgb(218, 112, 214) in RGB and hsl(302, 59%, 65%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M49 Y2 K15, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#DA70D6 - RGB
218, 112, 214 - HSL
302°, 59%, 65% - CMYK
0, 49, 2, 15 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-light, moderately saturated
About 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. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 7.27:1. Its complementary color is #71DA75.
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Orchid color codes
| HEX | #DA70D6 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(218, 112, 214) |
| HSL | hsl(302, 59%, 65%) |
| HSV | 302°, 49%, 85% |
| CMYK | 0%, 49%, 2%, 15% |
| Decimal | 14315734 |
Shades and tints of Orchid
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F9E7F8 - 100
#F3CFF1 - 200
#EDB8EB - 300
#E6A0E4 - 400
#E088DD - 500
#DA70D6 - 600
#B65DB2 - 700
#914B8F - 800
#6D386B - 900
#492547 - 950
#241324
Color harmonies for Orchid
- Complementary
#71DA75≈ Light Soft Green - Analogous −30°
#A971DA≈ Light Soft Violet - Analogous +30°
#DA71A2≈ Light Soft Carmine - Triadic +120°
#D7DA71≈ Light Soft Citron - Triadic +240°
#71D7DA≈ Light Soft Cyan - Split 150°
#A2DA71≈ Light Soft Fern - Split 210°
#71DAA9≈ Light Soft Mint
Contrast and accessibility of Orchid
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Orchid | Aa | 2.89:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Orchid | Aa | 7.27:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Orchid
background-color: #DA70D6;color: #DA70D6;background-color: rgb(218, 112, 214);background-color: hsl(302, 59%, 65%);:root { --color-orchid: #DA70D6; }class="bg-[#DA70D6]"Colors similar to Orchid
- Light Soft Fuchsia
#DC74D2 - Light Soft Magenta
#DC74DC - Light Soft Orchid
#D274DC - Light Soft Cerise
#DC74C8 - Light Soft Purple
#C874DC - Light Soft Raspberry
#DC74BD - Light Bright Cerise
#EE63D2 - Light Bright Orchid
#E063EE - Light Bright Fuchsia
#EE63E0 - Light Bright Purple
#D263EE - Light Soft Grape
#BD74DC - Light Bright Raspberry
#EE63C4
More purple shades
- Lavender
#E6E6FA - Thistle
#D8BFD8 - Violet
#EE82EE - Rebecca Purple
#663399 - Indigo
#4B0082 - Blue Violet
#8A2BE2 - Dark Orchid
#9932CC - Dark Violet
#9400D3 - Medium Orchid
#BA55D3 - Mauve
#E0B0FF - Amethyst
#9966CC
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Orchid?
The HEX code for Orchid is #DA70D6.
What is the RGB value of Orchid?
Orchid has an RGB value of 218, 112, 214 (rgb(218, 112, 214)). In HSL it is 302°, 59%, 65%.
What text color should I use on Orchid?
Use black text on Orchid. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.89:1 and black text has 7.27:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Orchid?
The complementary color of Orchid is #71DA75. Analogous colors #A971DA and #DA71A2 also pair well.