Orchid is a
warm light color with the hex code #D85AB7.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
216, 90, 183 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 58%, 15%, 15% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Orchid
#D85AB7
Orchid color values
- HEX
- #D85AB7
- RGB
- 216, 90, 183
- HSL
- 316°, 62%, 60%
- CMYK
- 0, 58, 15, 15
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Orchid sits at 316° on the color wheel with 62% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. At 62% 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(216, 90, 183), where the red channel dominates at 216, 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 58M 15Y 15K. The low-to-moderate black value (15%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (58%), 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: #D85AB7;
--brand-primary-rgb: 216, 90, 183;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#D85AB7',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 58%
Y: 15%
K: 15%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(216, 90, 183)
rgba(216, 90, 183, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #D85AB7?
#D85AB7 is Orchid, a warm light color with RGB values of 216, 90, 183. It has a hue of 316°, 62%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #D85AB7?
The RGB color code for #D85AB7 is rgb(216, 90, 183). This means it contains 216 red,
90 green, and 183 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Orchid a warm or cool color?
Orchid (#D85AB7) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D85AB7 in CSS?
You can use #D85AB7 in CSS with:
background-color: #D85AB7; or color: #D85AB7; or as an RGB value: rgb(216, 90, 183). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 58%, 15%, 15%.