Palest Orchid is a very light, vivid shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #FACCFF, which equals rgb(250, 204, 255) in RGB and hsl(294, 100%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C2 M20 Y0 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FACCFF - RGB
250, 204, 255 - HSL
294°, 100%, 90% - CMYK
2, 20, 0, 0 - Family
Purple - Tone
Very light, vivid
About Palest 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 15.15:1. Its complementary color is #D1FFCC.
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Palest Orchid color codes
| HEX | #FACCFF |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(250, 204, 255) |
| HSL | hsl(294, 100%, 90%) |
| HSV | 294°, 20%, 100% |
| CMYK | 2%, 20%, 0%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16436479 |
Shades and tints of Palest Orchid
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FEF7FF - 100
#FDEEFF - 200
#FDE6FF - 300
#FCDDFF - 400
#FBD5FF - 500
#FACCFF - 600
#D0AAD5 - 700
#A788AA - 800
#7D6680 - 900
#534455 - 950
#2A222B
Color harmonies for Palest Orchid
- Complementary
#D1FFCC≈ Palest Green - Analogous −30°
#E0CCFF≈ Palest Iris - Analogous +30°
#FFCCEB≈ Palest Raspberry - Triadic +120°
#FFFACC≈ Lemon Chiffon - Triadic +240°
#CCFFFA≈ Palest Turquoise - Split 150°
#EBFFCC≈ Palest Apple - Split 210°
#CCFFE0≈ Palest Jade
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Orchid
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Orchid | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Orchid | Aa | 15.15:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Orchid
background-color: #FACCFF;color: #FACCFF;background-color: rgb(250, 204, 255);background-color: hsl(294, 100%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-orchid: #FACCFF; }class="bg-[#FACCFF]"Colors similar to Palest Orchid
- Palest Purple
#F5CCFF - Palest Magenta
#FFCCFF - Palest Fuchsia
#FFCCFA - Palest Bright Magenta
#FAD1FA - Palest Bright Orchid
#F6D1FA - Palest Bright Fuchsia
#FAD1F6 - Palest Cerise
#FFCCF5 - Palest Grape
#F0CCFF - Palest Bright Purple
#F2D1FA - Palest Bright Cerise
#FAD1F2 - Palest Raspberry
#FFCCF0 - Palest Bright Grape
#EED1FA
More purple shades
- Medium Dark Orchid
#C100D6 - Pure Orchid
#E500FF - Medium Light Orchid
#EA29FF - Light Orchid
#EE52FF - Pale Orchid
#F27AFF - Very Pale Orchid
#F6A3FF - Darkest Bright Orchid
#2A052E - Very Dark Bright Orchid
#4B0953 - Dark Bright Orchid
#6D0D77 - Deep Bright Orchid
#8E119C - Medium Dark Bright Orchid
#B015C1
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Orchid?
The HEX code for Palest Orchid is #FACCFF.
What is the RGB value of Palest Orchid?
Palest Orchid has an RGB value of 250, 204, 255 (rgb(250, 204, 255)). In HSL it is 294°, 100%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Orchid?
Use black text on Palest Orchid. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.39:1 and black text has 15.15:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Orchid?
The complementary color of Palest Orchid is #D1FFCC. Analogous colors #E0CCFF and #FFCCEB also pair well.