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Orchid

#C56DB9

Orchid is a warm light color with the hex code #C56DB9. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 197, 109, 185 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 45%, 6%, 23% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Orchid color values

HEX
#C56DB9
RGB
197, 109, 185
HSL
308°, 43%, 60%
CMYK
0, 45, 6, 23

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Orchid sits at 308° on the color wheel with 43% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. The moderate 43% 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(197, 109, 185), where the red channel dominates at 197, 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 45M 6Y 23K. The low-to-moderate black value (23%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (45%), 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Orchid

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C56DB9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 197, 109, 185;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#C56DB9',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 45%
Y: 6%
K: 23%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(197, 109, 185)
rgba(197, 109, 185, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

3 brand s with colors near 308° on the color wheel

Dunkin' logo
Dunkin'
Elastic logo
Elastic
Nubank logo
Nubank

Frequently asked questions

What color is #C56DB9?
#C56DB9 is Orchid, a warm light color with RGB values of 197, 109, 185. It has a hue of 308°, 43% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C56DB9?
The RGB color code for #C56DB9 is rgb(197, 109, 185). This means it contains 197 red, 109 green, and 185 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Orchid a warm or cool color?
Orchid (#C56DB9) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C56DB9 in CSS?
You can use #C56DB9 in CSS with: background-color: #C56DB9; or color: #C56DB9; or as an RGB value: rgb(197, 109, 185). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 45%, 6%, 23%.

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