Orchid is a
cool light color with the hex code #DF82E3.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
223, 130, 227 in digital design or CMYK 2%, 43%, 0%, 11% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Orchid
#DF82E3
Orchid color values
- HEX
- #DF82E3
- RGB
- 223, 130, 227
- HSL
- 298°, 63%, 70%
- CMYK
- 2, 43, 0, 11
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Orchid sits at 298° on the color wheel with 63% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. At 63% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Orchid is rendered as rgb(223, 130, 227), where the blue channel is highest at 227, though it sits close to the other channels. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Orchid translates to a CMYK breakdown of 2C 43M 0Y 11K. The low-to-moderate black value (11%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (43%), 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 Orchid
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #DF82E3;
--brand-primary-rgb: 223, 130, 227;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#DF82E3',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 2%
M: 43%
Y: 0%
K: 11%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(223, 130, 227)
rgba(223, 130, 227, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #DF82E3?
#DF82E3 is Orchid, a cool light color with RGB values of 223, 130, 227. It has a hue of 298°, 63%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #DF82E3?
The RGB color code for #DF82E3 is rgb(223, 130, 227). This means it contains 223 red,
130 green, and 227 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Orchid a warm or cool color?
Orchid (#DF82E3) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DF82E3 in CSS?
You can use #DF82E3 in CSS with:
background-color: #DF82E3; or color: #DF82E3; or as an RGB value: rgb(223, 130, 227). For print design, use CMYK: 2%, 43%, 0%, 11%.