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Orchid

#ED78D8

Orchid is a warm light color with the hex code #ED78D8. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 237, 120, 216 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 49%, 9%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Orchid color values

HEX
#ED78D8
RGB
237, 120, 216
HSL
311°, 76%, 70%
CMYK
0, 49, 9, 7

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Orchid sits at 311° on the color wheel with 76% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. At 76% 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(237, 120, 216), where the red channel dominates at 237, 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 49M 9Y 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: #ED78D8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 237, 120, 216;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#ED78D8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 49%
Y: 9%
K: 7%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(237, 120, 216)
rgba(237, 120, 216, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

2 brand s with colors near 311° on the color wheel

Dunkin' logo
Dunkin'
Elastic logo
Elastic

Frequently asked questions

What color is #ED78D8?
#ED78D8 is Orchid, a warm light color with RGB values of 237, 120, 216. It has a hue of 311°, 76% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #ED78D8?
The RGB color code for #ED78D8 is rgb(237, 120, 216). This means it contains 237 red, 120 green, and 216 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Orchid a warm or cool color?
Orchid (#ED78D8) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #ED78D8 in CSS?
You can use #ED78D8 in CSS with: background-color: #ED78D8; or color: #ED78D8; or as an RGB value: rgb(237, 120, 216). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 49%, 9%, 7%.

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