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Orchid

#E77ECF

Orchid is a warm light color with the hex code #E77ECF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 231, 126, 207 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 45%, 10%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Orchid color values

HEX
#E77ECF
RGB
231, 126, 207
HSL
314°, 69%, 70%
CMYK
0, 45, 10, 9

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Orchid sits at 314° on the color wheel with 69% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. At 69% 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(231, 126, 207), where the red channel dominates at 231, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. 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 0C 45M 10Y 9K. The low-to-moderate black value (9%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (45%), 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: #E77ECF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 231, 126, 207;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#E77ECF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 45%
Y: 10%
K: 9%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(231, 126, 207)
rgba(231, 126, 207, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

2 brand s with colors near 314° on the color wheel

Dunkin' logo
Dunkin'
Elastic logo
Elastic

Frequently asked questions

What color is #E77ECF?
#E77ECF is Orchid, a warm light color with RGB values of 231, 126, 207. It has a hue of 314°, 69% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #E77ECF?
The RGB color code for #E77ECF is rgb(231, 126, 207). This means it contains 231 red, 126 green, and 207 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Orchid a warm or cool color?
Orchid (#E77ECF) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #E77ECF in CSS?
You can use #E77ECF in CSS with: background-color: #E77ECF; or color: #E77ECF; or as an RGB value: rgb(231, 126, 207). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 45%, 10%, 9%.

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