Orchid is a
cool light color with the hex code #BF6BD6.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
191, 107, 214 in digital design or CMYK 11%, 50%, 0%, 16% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Orchid
#BF6BD6
Orchid color values
- HEX
- #BF6BD6
- RGB
- 191, 107, 214
- HSL
- 287°, 57%, 63%
- CMYK
- 11, 50, 0, 16
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Orchid sits at 287° on the color wheel with 57% saturation and 63% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. The moderate 57% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Orchid is rendered as rgb(191, 107, 214), where the blue channel is highest at 214, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Orchid translates to a CMYK breakdown of 11C 50M 0Y 16K. The low-to-moderate black value (16%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (50%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Orchid
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #BF6BD6;
--brand-primary-rgb: 191, 107, 214;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#BF6BD6',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 11%
M: 50%
Y: 0%
K: 16%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(191, 107, 214)
rgba(191, 107, 214, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #BF6BD6?
#BF6BD6 is Orchid, a cool light color with RGB values of 191, 107, 214. It has a hue of 287°, 57%
saturation, and 63% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #BF6BD6?
The RGB color code for #BF6BD6 is rgb(191, 107, 214). This means it contains 191 red,
107 green, and 214 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Orchid a warm or cool color?
Orchid (#BF6BD6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BF6BD6 in CSS?
You can use #BF6BD6 in CSS with:
background-color: #BF6BD6; or color: #BF6BD6; or as an RGB value: rgb(191, 107, 214). For print design, use CMYK: 11%, 50%, 0%, 16%.