Light Orchid is a
cool light color with the hex code #D090D5.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
208, 144, 213 in digital design or CMYK 2%, 32%, 0%, 16% for print applications.
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Light Orchid
#D090D5
Light Orchid color values
- HEX
- #D090D5
- RGB
- 208, 144, 213
- HSL
- 296°, 45%, 70%
- CMYK
- 2, 32, 0, 16
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Light Orchid sits at 296° on the color wheel with 45% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. The moderate 45% 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, 144, 213), where the blue channel is highest at 213, 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 2C 32M 0Y 16K. The low-to-moderate black value (16%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (32%), 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 Light Orchid
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #D090D5;
--brand-primary-rgb: 208, 144, 213;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#D090D5',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 2%
M: 32%
Y: 0%
K: 16%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(208, 144, 213)
rgba(208, 144, 213, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #D090D5?
#D090D5 is Light Orchid, a cool light color with RGB values of 208, 144, 213. It has a hue of 296°, 45%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #D090D5?
The RGB color code for #D090D5 is rgb(208, 144, 213). This means it contains 208 red,
144 green, and 213 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Orchid a warm or cool color?
Light Orchid (#D090D5) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D090D5 in CSS?
You can use #D090D5 in CSS with:
background-color: #D090D5; or color: #D090D5; or as an RGB value: rgb(208, 144, 213). For print design, use CMYK: 2%, 32%, 0%, 16%.