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Orchid

#C966CC

Orchid is a cool light color with the hex code #C966CC. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 201, 102, 204 in digital design or CMYK 1%, 50%, 0%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Orchid color values

HEX
#C966CC
RGB
201, 102, 204
HSL
298°, 50%, 60%
CMYK
1, 50, 0, 20

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Orchid sits at 298° on the color wheel with 50% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. The moderate 50% 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(201, 102, 204), where the blue channel is highest at 204, 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 1C 50M 0Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Orchid

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C966CC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 201, 102, 204;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#C966CC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 1%
M: 50%
Y: 0%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(201, 102, 204)
rgba(201, 102, 204, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

2 brand s with colors near 298° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank
Instagram logo
Instagram

Frequently asked questions

What color is #C966CC?
#C966CC is Orchid, a cool light color with RGB values of 201, 102, 204. It has a hue of 298°, 50% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C966CC?
The RGB color code for #C966CC is rgb(201, 102, 204). This means it contains 201 red, 102 green, and 204 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Orchid a warm or cool color?
Orchid (#C966CC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C966CC in CSS?
You can use #C966CC in CSS with: background-color: #C966CC; or color: #C966CC; or as an RGB value: rgb(201, 102, 204). For print design, use CMYK: 1%, 50%, 0%, 20%.

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