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Orchid

#C76BB8

Orchid is a warm light color with the hex code #C76BB8. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 199, 107, 184 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 46%, 8%, 22% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Orchid color values

HEX
#C76BB8
RGB
199, 107, 184
HSL
310°, 45%, 60%
CMYK
0, 46, 8, 22

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Orchid sits at 310° on the color wheel with 45% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. The moderate 45% 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(199, 107, 184), where the red channel dominates at 199, 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 46M 8Y 22K. The low-to-moderate black value (22%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (46%), 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: #C76BB8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 199, 107, 184;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#C76BB8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 46%
Y: 8%
K: 22%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(199, 107, 184)
rgba(199, 107, 184, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

2 brand s with colors near 310° on the color wheel

Dunkin' logo
Dunkin'
Elastic logo
Elastic

Frequently asked questions

What color is #C76BB8?
#C76BB8 is Orchid, a warm light color with RGB values of 199, 107, 184. It has a hue of 310°, 45% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C76BB8?
The RGB color code for #C76BB8 is rgb(199, 107, 184). This means it contains 199 red, 107 green, and 184 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Orchid a warm or cool color?
Orchid (#C76BB8) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C76BB8 in CSS?
You can use #C76BB8 in CSS with: background-color: #C76BB8; or color: #C76BB8; or as an RGB value: rgb(199, 107, 184). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 46%, 8%, 22%.

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