Orchid is a
warm light color with the hex code #CC66CC.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
204, 102, 204 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 50%, 0%, 20% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Orchid
#CC66CC
Orchid color values
- HEX
- #CC66CC
- RGB
- 204, 102, 204
- HSL
- 300°, 50%, 60%
- CMYK
- 0, 50, 0, 20
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Orchid sits at 300° 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(204, 102, 204), where the red channel dominates at 204, 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 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Orchid
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #CC66CC;
--brand-primary-rgb: 204, 102, 204;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#CC66CC',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 50%
Y: 0%
K: 20%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(204, 102, 204)
rgba(204, 102, 204, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #CC66CC?
#CC66CC is Orchid, a warm light color with RGB values of 204, 102, 204. It has a hue of 300°, 50%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #CC66CC?
The RGB color code for #CC66CC is rgb(204, 102, 204). This means it contains 204 red,
102 green, and 204 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Orchid a warm or cool color?
Orchid (#CC66CC) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CC66CC in CSS?
You can use #CC66CC in CSS with:
background-color: #CC66CC; or color: #CC66CC; or as an RGB value: rgb(204, 102, 204). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 50%, 0%, 20%.