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Orchid

#C06AC8

Orchid is a cool light color with the hex code #C06AC8. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 192, 106, 200 in digital design or CMYK 4%, 47%, 0%, 22% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Orchid color values

HEX
#C06AC8
RGB
192, 106, 200
HSL
295°, 46%, 60%
CMYK
4, 47, 0, 22

About this color

Orchid sits at 295° on the color wheel with 46% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. The moderate 46% 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(192, 106, 200), where the blue channel is highest at 200, 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 4C 47M 0Y 22K. The low-to-moderate black value (22%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (47%), 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.

How to use Orchid

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C06AC8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 192, 106, 200;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#C06AC8',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 4%
M: 47%
Y: 0%
K: 22%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(192, 106, 200)
rgba(192, 106, 200, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

4 brand s with colors near 295° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #C06AC8?
#C06AC8 is Orchid, a cool light color with RGB values of 192, 106, 200. It has a hue of 295°, 46% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C06AC8?
The RGB color code for #C06AC8 is rgb(192, 106, 200). This means it contains 192 red, 106 green, and 200 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Orchid a warm or cool color?
Orchid (#C06AC8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C06AC8 in CSS?
You can use #C06AC8 in CSS with: background-color: #C06AC8; or color: #C06AC8; or as an RGB value: rgb(192, 106, 200). For print design, use CMYK: 4%, 47%, 0%, 22%.