Petite Orchid

Q: How do I use #DE9F9C in CSS?

You can use #DE9F9C in CSS with: background-color: #DE9F9C; or color: #DE9F9C; or as an RGB value: rgb(222, 159, 156). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 28%, 30%, 13%.

#DE9F9C

Petite Orchid is a warm light color with the hex code #DE9F9C. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 222, 159, 156 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 28%, 30%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Petite Orchid color values

HEX: #DE9F9C
RGB: 222, 159, 156
HSL: 3°, 50%, 74%
CMYK: 0, 28, 30, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Petite Orchid sits at 3° on the color wheel with 50% saturation and 74% lightness, placing it in the red 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, Petite Orchid is rendered as rgb(222, 159, 156), where the red channel dominates at 222, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.

For print, Petite Orchid translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 28M 30Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow 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

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Petite Orchid

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DE9F9C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 222, 159, 156;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DE9F9C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 28%
Y: 30%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(222, 159, 156)
rgba(222, 159, 156, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DE9F9C?

#DE9F9C is Petite Orchid, a warm light color with RGB values of 222, 159, 156. It has a hue of 3°, 50% saturation, and 74% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #DE9F9C?

The RGB color code for #DE9F9C is rgb(222, 159, 156). This means it contains 222 red, 159 green, and 156 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Petite Orchid a warm or cool color?

Petite Orchid (#DE9F9C) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #DE9F9C in CSS?

You can use #DE9F9C in CSS with: background-color: #DE9F9C; or color: #DE9F9C; or as an RGB value: rgb(222, 159, 156). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 28%, 30%, 13%.