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Light Orchid

#E6B1E7

Light Orchid is a cool light color with the hex code #E6B1E7. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 230, 177, 231 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 23%, 0%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Orchid color values

HEX
#E6B1E7
RGB
230, 177, 231
HSL
299°, 53%, 80%
CMYK
0, 23, 0, 9

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Orchid sits at 299° on the color wheel with 53% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. The moderate 53% 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(230, 177, 231), where the blue channel is highest at 231, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Light Orchid translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 23M 0Y 9K. The low-to-moderate black value (9%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (23%), 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: #E6B1E7;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 230, 177, 231;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#E6B1E7',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 23%
Y: 0%
K: 9%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(230, 177, 231)
rgba(230, 177, 231, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

2 brand s with colors near 299° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank
Instagram logo
Instagram

Frequently asked questions

What color is #E6B1E7?
#E6B1E7 is Light Orchid, a cool light color with RGB values of 230, 177, 231. It has a hue of 299°, 53% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #E6B1E7?
The RGB color code for #E6B1E7 is rgb(230, 177, 231). This means it contains 230 red, 177 green, and 231 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Orchid a warm or cool color?
Light Orchid (#E6B1E7) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #E6B1E7 in CSS?
You can use #E6B1E7 in CSS with: background-color: #E6B1E7; or color: #E6B1E7; or as an RGB value: rgb(230, 177, 231). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 23%, 0%, 9%.

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