Soft Orchid is a medium, saturated shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #BD33CC, which equals rgb(189, 51, 204) in RGB and hsl(294, 60%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C7 M75 Y0 K20, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#BD33CC - RGB
189, 51, 204 - HSL
294°, 60%, 50% - CMYK
7, 75, 0, 20 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium, saturated
About Soft 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 white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 4.66:1. Its complementary color is #42CC33.
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Soft Orchid color codes
| HEX | #BD33CC |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(189, 51, 204) |
| HSL | hsl(294, 60%, 50%) |
| HSV | 294°, 75%, 80% |
| CMYK | 7%, 75%, 0%, 20% |
| Decimal | 12399564 |
Shades and tints of Soft Orchid
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F4DDF7 - 100
#E9BBEE - 200
#DE99E6 - 300
#D377DD - 400
#C855D5 - 500
#BD33CC - 600
#9E2BAA - 700
#7E2288 - 800
#5F1A66 - 900
#3F1144 - 950
#200922
Color harmonies for Soft Orchid
- Complementary
#42CC33≈ Soft Green - Analogous −30°
#7033CC≈ Soft Iris - Analogous +30°
#CC338F≈ Soft Raspberry - Triadic +120°
#CCBD33≈ Soft Yellow - Triadic +240°
#33CCBD≈ Soft Cyan - Split 150°
#8FCC33≈ Yellow Green - Split 210°
#33CC70≈ Soft Jade
Contrast and accessibility of Soft Orchid
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Soft Orchid | Aa | 4.66:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Soft Orchid | Aa | 4.51:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Soft Orchid
background-color: #BD33CC;color: #BD33CC;background-color: rgb(189, 51, 204);background-color: hsl(294, 60%, 50%);:root { --color-soft-orchid: #BD33CC; }class="bg-[#BD33CC]"Colors similar to Soft Orchid
- Soft Magenta
#CC33CC - Soft Purple
#AD33CC - Soft Fuchsia
#CC33BD - Soft Grape
#9E33CC - Medium Light Bright Grape
#B63EEA - Soft Cerise
#CC33AD - Medium Light Bright Purple
#C73EEA - Dark Orchid
#9932CC - Medium Dark Soft Magenta
#AB2BAB - Medium Dark Bright Magenta
#C115C1 - Medium Light Bright Amethyst
#A53EEA - Bright Purple
#BD19E6
More purple shades
- Palest Bright Orchid
#F6D1FA - Darkest Soft Orchid
#260A29 - Very Dark Soft Orchid
#441249 - Dark Soft Orchid
#621B6A - Deep Soft Orchid
#80238B - Medium Dark Soft Orchid
#9F2BAB - Medium Light Soft Orchid
#C754D4 - Light Soft Orchid
#D274DC - Pale Soft Orchid
#DD95E4 - Very Pale Soft Orchid
#E7B6ED - Palest Soft Orchid
#F2D6F5
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Soft Orchid?
The HEX code for Soft Orchid is #BD33CC.
What is the RGB value of Soft Orchid?
Soft Orchid has an RGB value of 189, 51, 204 (rgb(189, 51, 204)). In HSL it is 294°, 60%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Soft Orchid?
Use white text on Soft Orchid. White text has a contrast ratio of 4.66:1 and black text has 4.51:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Soft Orchid?
The complementary color of Soft Orchid is #42CC33. Analogous colors #7033CC and #CC338F also pair well.