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Light Orchid

#D08DD8

Light Orchid is a cool light color with the hex code #D08DD8. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 208, 141, 216 in digital design or CMYK 4%, 35%, 0%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Orchid color values

HEX
#D08DD8
RGB
208, 141, 216
HSL
294°, 49%, 70%
CMYK
4, 35, 0, 15

About this color

Light Orchid sits at 294° on the color wheel with 49% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. The moderate 49% 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, Light Orchid is rendered as rgb(208, 141, 216), where the blue channel is highest at 216, 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, Light Orchid translates to a CMYK breakdown of 4C 35M 0Y 15K. The low-to-moderate black value (15%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (35%), 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.

How to use Light Orchid

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #D08DD8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 208, 141, 216;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#D08DD8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 4%
M: 35%
Y: 0%
K: 15%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(208, 141, 216)
rgba(208, 141, 216, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

4 brand s with colors near 294° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #D08DD8?
#D08DD8 is Light Orchid, a cool light color with RGB values of 208, 141, 216. It has a hue of 294°, 49% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D08DD8?
The RGB color code for #D08DD8 is rgb(208, 141, 216). This means it contains 208 red, 141 green, and 216 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Orchid a warm or cool color?
Light Orchid (#D08DD8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D08DD8 in CSS?
You can use #D08DD8 in CSS with: background-color: #D08DD8; or color: #D08DD8; or as an RGB value: rgb(208, 141, 216). For print design, use CMYK: 4%, 35%, 0%, 15%.