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Light Orchid

#ECACDD

Light Orchid is a warm light color with the hex code #ECACDD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 236, 172, 221 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 27%, 6%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Orchid color values

HEX
#ECACDD
RGB
236, 172, 221
HSL
314°, 63%, 80%
CMYK
0, 27, 6, 7

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Orchid sits at 314° on the color wheel with 63% saturation and 80% 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. 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(236, 172, 221), where the red channel dominates at 236, 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, Light Orchid translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 27M 6Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (27%), 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: #ECACDD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 236, 172, 221;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#ECACDD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 27%
Y: 6%
K: 7%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(236, 172, 221)
rgba(236, 172, 221, 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 #ECACDD?
#ECACDD is Light Orchid, a warm light color with RGB values of 236, 172, 221. It has a hue of 314°, 63% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #ECACDD?
The RGB color code for #ECACDD is rgb(236, 172, 221). This means it contains 236 red, 172 green, and 221 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Orchid a warm or cool color?
Light Orchid (#ECACDD) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #ECACDD in CSS?
You can use #ECACDD in CSS with: background-color: #ECACDD; or color: #ECACDD; or as an RGB value: rgb(236, 172, 221). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 27%, 6%, 7%.

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