Orchid is a
warm light color with the hex code #D55DB7.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
213, 93, 183 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 56%, 14%, 16% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Orchid
#D55DB7
Orchid color values
- HEX
- #D55DB7
- RGB
- 213, 93, 183
- HSL
- 315°, 59%, 60%
- CMYK
- 0, 56, 14, 16
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Orchid sits at 315° on the color wheel with 59% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. The moderate 59% 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(213, 93, 183), where the red channel dominates at 213, giving the color a clear red cast. 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 56M 14Y 16K. The low-to-moderate black value (16%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (56%), 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: #D55DB7;
--brand-primary-rgb: 213, 93, 183;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#D55DB7',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 56%
Y: 14%
K: 16%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(213, 93, 183)
rgba(213, 93, 183, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #D55DB7?
#D55DB7 is Orchid, a warm light color with RGB values of 213, 93, 183. It has a hue of 315°, 59%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #D55DB7?
The RGB color code for #D55DB7 is rgb(213, 93, 183). This means it contains 213 red,
93 green, and 183 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Orchid a warm or cool color?
Orchid (#D55DB7) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D55DB7 in CSS?
You can use #D55DB7 in CSS with:
background-color: #D55DB7; or color: #D55DB7; or as an RGB value: rgb(213, 93, 183). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 56%, 14%, 16%.