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Light Orchid

#D98CC6

Light Orchid is a warm light color with the hex code #D98CC6. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 217, 140, 198 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 35%, 9%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Orchid color values

HEX
#D98CC6
RGB
217, 140, 198
HSL
315°, 50%, 70%
CMYK
0, 35, 9, 15

About this color

Light Orchid sits at 315° on the color wheel with 50% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. The moderate 50% 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(217, 140, 198), where the red channel dominates at 217, 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 9Y 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.

How to use Light Orchid

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #D98CC6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 217, 140, 198;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#D98CC6',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 35%
Y: 9%
K: 15%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(217, 140, 198)
rgba(217, 140, 198, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

3 brand s with colors near 315° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #D98CC6?
#D98CC6 is Light Orchid, a warm light color with RGB values of 217, 140, 198. It has a hue of 315°, 50% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D98CC6?
The RGB color code for #D98CC6 is rgb(217, 140, 198). This means it contains 217 red, 140 green, and 198 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Orchid a warm or cool color?
Light Orchid (#D98CC6) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D98CC6 in CSS?
You can use #D98CC6 in CSS with: background-color: #D98CC6; or color: #D98CC6; or as an RGB value: rgb(217, 140, 198). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 35%, 9%, 15%.