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Light Orchid

#EAAEDB

Light Orchid is a warm light color with the hex code #EAAEDB. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 234, 174, 219 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 26%, 6%, 8% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Orchid color values

HEX
#EAAEDB
RGB
234, 174, 219
HSL
315°, 59%, 80%
CMYK
0, 26, 6, 8

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Orchid sits at 315° on the color wheel with 59% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. The moderate 59% 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(234, 174, 219), where the red channel dominates at 234, 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 26M 6Y 8K. The low-to-moderate black value (8%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (26%), 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: #EAAEDB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 234, 174, 219;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#EAAEDB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 26%
Y: 6%
K: 8%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(234, 174, 219)
rgba(234, 174, 219, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

3 brand s with colors near 315° on the color wheel

Dunkin' logo
Dunkin'
Elastic logo
Elastic
Instagram logo
Instagram

Frequently asked questions

What color is #EAAEDB?
#EAAEDB is Light Orchid, a warm light color with RGB values of 234, 174, 219. It has a hue of 315°, 59% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #EAAEDB?
The RGB color code for #EAAEDB is rgb(234, 174, 219). This means it contains 234 red, 174 green, and 219 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Orchid a warm or cool color?
Light Orchid (#EAAEDB) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #EAAEDB in CSS?
You can use #EAAEDB in CSS with: background-color: #EAAEDB; or color: #EAAEDB; or as an RGB value: rgb(234, 174, 219). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 26%, 6%, 8%.

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