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Vivid Orchid

#CC00FF

Vivid Orchid is a cool medium color with the hex code #CC00FF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 204, 0, 255 in digital design or CMYK 20%, 100%, 0%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Vivid Orchid Color Values

HEX
#CC00FF
RGB
204, 0, 255
HSL
288°, 100%, 50%
CMYK
20, 100, 0, 0

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Vivid Orchid sits at 288° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 100% saturation and 50% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Vivid Orchid work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Vivid Orchid in print, the CMYK breakdown of 20%, 100%, 0%, 0% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Vivid Orchid

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #CC00FF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 204, 0, 255;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#CC00FF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 20%
M: 100%
Y: 0%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(204, 0, 255)
rgba(204, 0, 255, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 288° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank
Deezer logo
Deezer
Figma logo
Figma
Twitch logo
Twitch

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC00FF?
#CC00FF is Vivid Orchid, a cool medium color with RGB values of 204, 0, 255. It has a hue of 288°, 100% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #CC00FF?
The RGB color code for #CC00FF is rgb(204, 0, 255). This means it contains 204 red, 0 green, and 255 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Vivid Orchid a warm or cool color?
Vivid Orchid (#CC00FF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CC00FF in CSS?
You can use #CC00FF in CSS with: background-color: #CC00FF; or color: #CC00FF; or as an RGB value: rgb(204, 0, 255). For print design, use CMYK: 20%, 100%, 0%, 0%.

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