Pale Orchid is a medium-light, vivid shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #F27AFF, which equals rgb(242, 122, 255) in RGB and hsl(294, 100%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C5 M52 Y0 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#F27AFF - RGB
242, 122, 255 - HSL
294°, 100%, 74% - CMYK
5, 52, 0, 0 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-light, vivid
About Pale 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. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 9.00:1. Its complementary color is #88FF7A.
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Pale Orchid color codes
| HEX | #F27AFF |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(242, 122, 255) |
| HSL | hsl(294, 100%, 74%) |
| HSV | 294°, 52%, 100% |
| CMYK | 5%, 52%, 0%, 0% |
| Decimal | 15891199 |
Shades and tints of Pale Orchid
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FDE9FF - 100
#FBD3FF - 200
#F9BDFF - 300
#F6A6FF - 400
#F490FF - 500
#F27AFF - 600
#CA66D5 - 700
#A151AA - 800
#793D80 - 900
#512955 - 950
#28142B
Color harmonies for Pale Orchid
- Complementary
#88FF7A≈ Pale Clover - Analogous −30°
#AF7AFF≈ Pale Iris - Analogous +30°
#FF7ACA≈ Pale Raspberry - Triadic +120°
#FFF27A≈ Pale Yellow - Triadic +240°
#7AFFF2≈ Pale Cyan - Split 150°
#CAFF7A≈ Pale Apple - Split 210°
#7AFFAF≈ Pale Jade
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Orchid
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Orchid | Aa | 2.33:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Orchid | Aa | 9.00:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Orchid
background-color: #F27AFF;color: #F27AFF;background-color: rgb(242, 122, 255);background-color: hsl(294, 100%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-orchid: #F27AFF; }class="bg-[#F27AFF]"Colors similar to Pale Orchid
- Pale Magenta
#FF7AFF - Pale Purple
#E47AFF - Pale Fuchsia
#FF7AF2 - Violet
#EE82EE - Pale Bright Magenta
#F288F2 - Pale Bright Orchid
#E788F2 - Pale Bright Fuchsia
#F288E7 - Pale Cerise
#FF7AE4 - Pale Grape
#D77AFF - Pale Bright Purple
#DD88F2 - Light Bright Magenta
#EE63EE - Pale Bright Cerise
#F288DD
More purple shades
- Dark Orchid Tone
#770085 - Deep Orchid
#9C00AD - Medium Dark Orchid
#C100D6 - Pure Orchid
#E500FF - Medium Light Orchid
#EA29FF - Light Orchid
#EE52FF - Very Pale Orchid
#F6A3FF - Palest Orchid
#FACCFF - Darkest Bright Orchid
#2A052E - Very Dark Bright Orchid
#4B0953 - Dark Bright Orchid
#6D0D77
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Orchid?
The HEX code for Pale Orchid is #F27AFF.
What is the RGB value of Pale Orchid?
Pale Orchid has an RGB value of 242, 122, 255 (rgb(242, 122, 255)). In HSL it is 294°, 100%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Orchid?
Use black text on Pale Orchid. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.33:1 and black text has 9.00:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Orchid?
The complementary color of Pale Orchid is #88FF7A. Analogous colors #AF7AFF and #FF7ACA also pair well.