Orchid is a
warm light color with the hex code #D65CB8.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
214, 92, 184 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 57%, 14%, 16% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Orchid
#D65CB8
Orchid color values
- HEX
- #D65CB8
- RGB
- 214, 92, 184
- HSL
- 315°, 60%, 60%
- CMYK
- 0, 57, 14, 16
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Orchid sits at 315° on the color wheel with 60% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. At 60% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Orchid is rendered as rgb(214, 92, 184), where the red channel dominates at 214, giving the color a clear red cast. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Orchid translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 57M 14Y 16K. The low-to-moderate black value (16%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (57%), 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: #D65CB8;
--brand-primary-rgb: 214, 92, 184;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#D65CB8',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 57%
Y: 14%
K: 16%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(214, 92, 184)
rgba(214, 92, 184, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #D65CB8?
#D65CB8 is Orchid, a warm light color with RGB values of 214, 92, 184. It has a hue of 315°, 60%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #D65CB8?
The RGB color code for #D65CB8 is rgb(214, 92, 184). This means it contains 214 red,
92 green, and 184 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Orchid a warm or cool color?
Orchid (#D65CB8) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D65CB8 in CSS?
You can use #D65CB8 in CSS with:
background-color: #D65CB8; or color: #D65CB8; or as an RGB value: rgb(214, 92, 184). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 57%, 14%, 16%.