Orchid is a
warm light color with the hex code #C46EBA.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
196, 110, 186 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 44%, 5%, 23% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Orchid
#C46EBA
Orchid color values
- HEX
- #C46EBA
- RGB
- 196, 110, 186
- HSL
- 307°, 42%, 60%
- CMYK
- 0, 44, 5, 23
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Orchid sits at 307° on the color wheel with 42% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. The moderate 42% 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(196, 110, 186), where the red channel dominates at 196, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.
For print, Orchid translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 44M 5Y 23K. The low-to-moderate black value (23%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (44%), 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: #C46EBA;
--brand-primary-rgb: 196, 110, 186;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#C46EBA',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 44%
Y: 5%
K: 23%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(196, 110, 186)
rgba(196, 110, 186, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #C46EBA?
#C46EBA is Orchid, a warm light color with RGB values of 196, 110, 186. It has a hue of 307°, 42%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #C46EBA?
The RGB color code for #C46EBA is rgb(196, 110, 186). This means it contains 196 red,
110 green, and 186 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Orchid a warm or cool color?
Orchid (#C46EBA) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C46EBA in CSS?
You can use #C46EBA in CSS with:
background-color: #C46EBA; or color: #C46EBA; or as an RGB value: rgb(196, 110, 186). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 44%, 5%, 23%.