Orchid color codes
| CSS name | orchid |
|---|---|
| HEX | #DA70D6 |
| RGB | rgb(218, 112, 214) |
| HSL | hsl(302, 59%, 65%) |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 49%, 2%, 15%) |
| Decimal | 14315734 |
Shades of Orchid (darker)
#C465C1 · #AE5AAB · #994E96 · #834380 · #6D386B · #572D56 · #412240 · #2C162B · #160B15
Tints of Orchid (lighter)
#DE7EDA · #E18DDE · #E59BE2 · #E9A9E6 · #EDB8EB · #F0C6EF · #F4D4F3 · #F8E2F7 · #FBF1FB
Color harmonies
| Complementary | #71DA75 |
|---|---|
| Triadic | #D7DA71, #71D7DA |
| Analogous | #A971DA, #DA71A2 |
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
| White text on Orchid | 2.89:1 · Fail |
|---|---|
| Black text on Orchid | 7.27:1 · AAA |
Use Orchid in code
.element {
color: orchid; /* or #da70d6 */
background-color: rgb(218 112 214 / 0.5);
}Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Orchid?
Orchid is #DA70D6 in HEX, rgb(218, 112, 214) in RGB and hsl(302, 59%, 65%) in HSL.
Can I use "orchid" directly in CSS?
Yes. "orchid" is one of the 148 standard CSS named colors, so color: orchid; works in every browser.
Is Orchid readable on white?
The contrast ratio of Orchid on white is 2.89:1 (WCAG Fail). On black it is 7.27:1 (AAA).
What is the complementary color of Orchid?
The complementary color (opposite on the color wheel) is #71DA75.
Similar colors
Violet#EE82EEMedium Orchid#BA55D3Plum#DDA0DDHot Pink#FF69B4Pale Violet Red#DB7093Medium Purple#9370DBThistle#D8BFD8Light Pink#FFB6C1
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