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Orchid

#EC79CD

Orchid is a warm light color with the hex code #EC79CD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 236, 121, 205 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 49%, 13%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Orchid color values

HEX
#EC79CD
RGB
236, 121, 205
HSL
316°, 75%, 70%
CMYK
0, 49, 13, 7

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Orchid sits at 316° on the color wheel with 75% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. At 75% 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(236, 121, 205), where the red channel dominates at 236, giving the color a clear red cast. 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 49M 13Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (49%), 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: #EC79CD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 236, 121, 205;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#EC79CD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 49%
Y: 13%
K: 7%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(236, 121, 205)
rgba(236, 121, 205, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

5 brand s with colors near 316° on the color wheel

Dunkin' logo
Dunkin'
Elastic logo
Elastic
Instagram logo
Instagram
LG logo
LG

Frequently asked questions

What color is #EC79CD?
#EC79CD is Orchid, a warm light color with RGB values of 236, 121, 205. It has a hue of 316°, 75% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #EC79CD?
The RGB color code for #EC79CD is rgb(236, 121, 205). This means it contains 236 red, 121 green, and 205 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Orchid a warm or cool color?
Orchid (#EC79CD) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #EC79CD in CSS?
You can use #EC79CD in CSS with: background-color: #EC79CD; or color: #EC79CD; or as an RGB value: rgb(236, 121, 205). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 49%, 13%, 7%.

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