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Light Orchid

#ECACE7

Light Orchid is a warm light color with the hex code #ECACE7. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 236, 172, 231 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 27%, 2%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Orchid color values

HEX
#ECACE7
RGB
236, 172, 231
HSL
305°, 63%, 80%
CMYK
0, 27, 2, 7

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Orchid sits at 305° 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, 231), 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 2Y 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: #ECACE7;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 236, 172, 231;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#ECACE7',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 27%
Y: 2%
K: 7%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(236, 172, 231)
rgba(236, 172, 231, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

2 brand s with colors near 305° on the color wheel

Dunkin' logo
Dunkin'
Nubank logo
Nubank

Frequently asked questions

What color is #ECACE7?
#ECACE7 is Light Orchid, a warm light color with RGB values of 236, 172, 231. It has a hue of 305°, 63% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #ECACE7?
The RGB color code for #ECACE7 is rgb(236, 172, 231). This means it contains 236 red, 172 green, and 231 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Orchid a warm or cool color?
Light Orchid (#ECACE7) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #ECACE7 in CSS?
You can use #ECACE7 in CSS with: background-color: #ECACE7; or color: #ECACE7; or as an RGB value: rgb(236, 172, 231). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 27%, 2%, 7%.

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