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Light Orchid

#DB8AC5

Light Orchid is a warm light color with the hex code #DB8AC5. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 219, 138, 197 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 37%, 10%, 14% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Orchid color values

HEX
#DB8AC5
RGB
219, 138, 197
HSL
316°, 53%, 70%
CMYK
0, 37, 10, 14

About this color

Light Orchid sits at 316° on the color wheel with 53% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. The moderate 53% 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(219, 138, 197), where the red channel dominates at 219, 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 37M 10Y 14K. The low-to-moderate black value (14%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (37%), 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: #DB8AC5;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 219, 138, 197;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DB8AC5',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 37%
Y: 10%
K: 14%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(219, 138, 197)
rgba(219, 138, 197, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

5 brand s with colors near 316° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DB8AC5?
#DB8AC5 is Light Orchid, a warm light color with RGB values of 219, 138, 197. It has a hue of 316°, 53% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DB8AC5?
The RGB color code for #DB8AC5 is rgb(219, 138, 197). This means it contains 219 red, 138 green, and 197 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Orchid a warm or cool color?
Light Orchid (#DB8AC5) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DB8AC5 in CSS?
You can use #DB8AC5 in CSS with: background-color: #DB8AC5; or color: #DB8AC5; or as an RGB value: rgb(219, 138, 197). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 37%, 10%, 14%.