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Light Orchid

#D88DCF

Light Orchid is a warm light color with the hex code #D88DCF. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 216, 141, 207 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 35%, 4%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Orchid color values

HEX
#D88DCF
RGB
216, 141, 207
HSL
307°, 49%, 70%
CMYK
0, 35, 4, 15

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Orchid sits at 307° 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(216, 141, 207), where the red channel dominates at 216, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.

For print, Light Orchid translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 35M 4Y 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.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Light Orchid

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #D88DCF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 216, 141, 207;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#D88DCF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

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

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(216, 141, 207)
rgba(216, 141, 207, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

2 brand s with colors near 307° on the color wheel

Dunkin' logo
Dunkin'
Nubank logo
Nubank

Frequently asked questions

What color is #D88DCF?
#D88DCF is Light Orchid, a warm light color with RGB values of 216, 141, 207. It has a hue of 307°, 49% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D88DCF?
The RGB color code for #D88DCF is rgb(216, 141, 207). This means it contains 216 red, 141 green, and 207 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Orchid a warm or cool color?
Light Orchid (#D88DCF) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D88DCF in CSS?
You can use #D88DCF in CSS with: background-color: #D88DCF; or color: #D88DCF; or as an RGB value: rgb(216, 141, 207). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 35%, 4%, 15%.

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