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Orchid

#DE87DE

Orchid is a warm light color with the hex code #DE87DE. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 222, 135, 222 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 39%, 0%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Orchid color values

HEX
#DE87DE
RGB
222, 135, 222
HSL
300°, 57%, 70%
CMYK
0, 39, 0, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Orchid sits at 300° on the color wheel with 57% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. The moderate 57% 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, Orchid is rendered as rgb(222, 135, 222), where the red channel dominates at 222, 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, Orchid translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 39M 0Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (39%), 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 Orchid

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DE87DE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 222, 135, 222;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DE87DE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 39%
Y: 0%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(222, 135, 222)
rgba(222, 135, 222, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

2 brand s with colors near 300° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank
Instagram logo
Instagram

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DE87DE?
#DE87DE is Orchid, a warm light color with RGB values of 222, 135, 222. It has a hue of 300°, 57% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DE87DE?
The RGB color code for #DE87DE is rgb(222, 135, 222). This means it contains 222 red, 135 green, and 222 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Orchid a warm or cool color?
Orchid (#DE87DE) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DE87DE in CSS?
You can use #DE87DE in CSS with: background-color: #DE87DE; or color: #DE87DE; or as an RGB value: rgb(222, 135, 222). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 39%, 0%, 13%.

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