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Vivid Orchid

#DD00FF

Vivid Orchid is a cool medium color with the hex code #DD00FF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 221, 0, 255 in digital design or CMYK 13%, 100%, 0%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Vivid Orchid Color Values

HEX
#DD00FF
RGB
221, 0, 255
HSL
292°, 100%, 50%
CMYK
13, 100, 0, 0

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Vivid Orchid sits at 292° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 100% saturation and 50% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Vivid Orchid work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Vivid Orchid in print, the CMYK breakdown of 13%, 100%, 0%, 0% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Vivid Orchid

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DD00FF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 221, 0, 255;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DD00FF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 13%
M: 100%
Y: 0%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(221, 0, 255)
rgba(221, 0, 255, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

2 brand s with colors near 292° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank
Deezer logo
Deezer

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD00FF?
#DD00FF is Vivid Orchid, a cool medium color with RGB values of 221, 0, 255. It has a hue of 292°, 100% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DD00FF?
The RGB color code for #DD00FF is rgb(221, 0, 255). This means it contains 221 red, 0 green, and 255 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Vivid Orchid a warm or cool color?
Vivid Orchid (#DD00FF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DD00FF in CSS?
You can use #DD00FF in CSS with: background-color: #DD00FF; or color: #DD00FF; or as an RGB value: rgb(221, 0, 255). For print design, use CMYK: 13%, 100%, 0%, 0%.

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