Pure Orchid is a medium, vivid shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #E500FF, which equals rgb(229, 0, 255) in RGB and hsl(294, 100%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C10 M100 Y0 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#E500FF - RGB
229, 0, 255 - HSL
294°, 100%, 50% - CMYK
10, 100, 0, 0 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium, vivid
About Pure 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 5.78:1. Its complementary color is #1AFF00.
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Pure Orchid color codes
| HEX | #E500FF |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(229, 0, 255) |
| HSL | hsl(294, 100%, 50%) |
| HSV | 294°, 100%, 100% |
| CMYK | 10%, 100%, 0%, 0% |
| Decimal | 15007999 |
Shades and tints of Pure Orchid
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FBD5FF - 100
#F6AAFF - 200
#F280FF - 300
#EE55FF - 400
#E92BFF - 500
#E500FF - 600
#BF00D5 - 700
#9900AA - 800
#730080 - 900
#4C0055 - 950
#26002B
Color harmonies for Pure Orchid
- Complementary
#1AFF00≈ Pure Clover - Analogous −30°
#6600FF≈ Pure Iris - Analogous +30°
#FF0099≈ Pure Raspberry - Triadic +120°
#FFE600≈ Pure Gold - Triadic +240°
#00FFE6≈ Cyan - Split 150°
#99FF00≈ Pure Apple - Split 210°
#00FF66≈ Spring Green
Contrast and accessibility of Pure Orchid
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pure Orchid | Aa | 3.64:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Pure Orchid | Aa | 5.78:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Pure Orchid
background-color: #E500FF;color: #E500FF;background-color: rgb(229, 0, 255);background-color: hsl(294, 100%, 50%);:root { --color-pure-orchid: #E500FF; }class="bg-[#E500FF]"Colors similar to Pure Orchid
- Pure Purple
#CC00FF - Fuchsia
#FF00FF - Pure Fuchsia
#FF00E6 - Bright Magenta
#E619E5 - Medium Dark Magenta
#D600D6 - Bright Orchid
#D119E6 - Medium Light Orchid
#EA29FF - Bright Fuchsia
#E619D1 - Pure Grape
#B300FF - Medium Dark Orchid
#C100D6 - Pure Cerise
#FF00CC - Medium Light Purple
#D429FF
More purple shades
- Palest Dusty Purple
#E9E0EB - Darkest Orchid
#2E0033 - Very Dark Orchid
#53005C - Dark Orchid Tone
#770085 - Deep Orchid
#9C00AD - Medium Dark Orchid
#C100D6 - Medium Light Orchid
#EA29FF - Light Orchid
#EE52FF - Pale Orchid
#F27AFF - Very Pale Orchid
#F6A3FF - Palest Orchid
#FACCFF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pure Orchid?
The HEX code for Pure Orchid is #E500FF.
What is the RGB value of Pure Orchid?
Pure Orchid has an RGB value of 229, 0, 255 (rgb(229, 0, 255)). In HSL it is 294°, 100%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Pure Orchid?
Use black text on Pure Orchid. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.64:1 and black text has 5.78:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pure Orchid?
The complementary color of Pure Orchid is #1AFF00. Analogous colors #6600FF and #FF0099 also pair well.