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Light Orchid

#DE9CD9

Light Orchid is a warm light color with the hex code #DE9CD9. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 222, 156, 217 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 30%, 2%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Orchid color values

HEX
#DE9CD9
RGB
222, 156, 217
HSL
305°, 50%, 74%
CMYK
0, 30, 2, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Orchid sits at 305° on the color wheel with 50% saturation and 74% 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. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Light Orchid is rendered as rgb(222, 156, 217), 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, Light Orchid translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 30M 2Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (30%), 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 Light Orchid

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DE9CD9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 222, 156, 217;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DE9CD9',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 30%
Y: 2%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(222, 156, 217)
rgba(222, 156, 217, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

2 brand s with colors near 305° on the color wheel

Dunkin' logo
Dunkin'
Nubank logo
Nubank

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DE9CD9?
#DE9CD9 is Light Orchid, a warm light color with RGB values of 222, 156, 217. It has a hue of 305°, 50% saturation, and 74% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DE9CD9?
The RGB color code for #DE9CD9 is rgb(222, 156, 217). This means it contains 222 red, 156 green, and 217 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Orchid a warm or cool color?
Light Orchid (#DE9CD9) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DE9CD9 in CSS?
You can use #DE9CD9 in CSS with: background-color: #DE9CD9; or color: #DE9CD9; or as an RGB value: rgb(222, 156, 217). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 30%, 2%, 13%.

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