Petite Orchid is a
warm light color with the hex code #D8968D.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
216, 150, 141 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 31%, 35%, 15% for print applications.
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Petite Orchid
#D8968D
Petite Orchid color values
- HEX
- #D8968D
- RGB
- 216, 150, 141
- HSL
- 7°, 49%, 70%
- CMYK
- 0, 31, 35, 15
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Petite Orchid sits at 7° on the color wheel with 49% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the red 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, Petite Orchid is rendered as rgb(216, 150, 141), where the red channel dominates at 216, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.
For print, Petite Orchid translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 31M 35Y 15K. The low-to-moderate black value (15%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Petite Orchid
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #D8968D;
--brand-primary-rgb: 216, 150, 141;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#D8968D',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 31%
Y: 35%
K: 15%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(216, 150, 141)
rgba(216, 150, 141, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #D8968D?
#D8968D is Petite Orchid, a warm light color with RGB values of 216, 150, 141. It has a hue of 7°, 49%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #D8968D?
The RGB color code for #D8968D is rgb(216, 150, 141). This means it contains 216 red,
150 green, and 141 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Petite Orchid a warm or cool color?
Petite Orchid (#D8968D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D8968D in CSS?
You can use #D8968D in CSS with:
background-color: #D8968D; or color: #D8968D; or as an RGB value: rgb(216, 150, 141). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 31%, 35%, 15%.