Orchid is a
cool light color with the hex code #C975EA.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
201, 117, 234 in digital design or CMYK 14%, 50%, 0%, 8% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Orchid
#C975EA
Orchid color values
- HEX
- #C975EA
- RGB
- 201, 117, 234
- HSL
- 283°, 74%, 69%
- CMYK
- 14, 50, 0, 8
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Orchid sits at 283° on the color wheel with 74% saturation and 69% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. At 74% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Orchid is rendered as rgb(201, 117, 234), where the blue channel is highest at 234, anchoring the color in the cool register. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Orchid translates to a CMYK breakdown of 14C 50M 0Y 8K. The low-to-moderate black value (8%) 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Orchid
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #C975EA;
--brand-primary-rgb: 201, 117, 234;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#C975EA',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 14%
M: 50%
Y: 0%
K: 8%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(201, 117, 234)
rgba(201, 117, 234, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #C975EA?
#C975EA is Orchid, a cool light color with RGB values of 201, 117, 234. It has a hue of 283°, 74%
saturation, and 69% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #C975EA?
The RGB color code for #C975EA is rgb(201, 117, 234). This means it contains 201 red,
117 green, and 234 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Orchid a warm or cool color?
Orchid (#C975EA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C975EA in CSS?
You can use #C975EA in CSS with:
background-color: #C975EA; or color: #C975EA; or as an RGB value: rgb(201, 117, 234). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 50%, 0%, 8%.