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Orchid

#F174D8

Orchid is a warm light color with the hex code #F174D8. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 241, 116, 216 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 52%, 10%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Orchid color values

HEX
#F174D8
RGB
241, 116, 216
HSL
312°, 82%, 70%
CMYK
0, 52, 10, 5

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Orchid sits at 312° on the color wheel with 82% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 82%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Orchid is rendered as rgb(241, 116, 216), where the red channel dominates at 241, 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 52M 10Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 52% magenta, 10% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. 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: #F174D8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 241, 116, 216;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#F174D8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 52%
Y: 10%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(241, 116, 216)
rgba(241, 116, 216, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

2 brand s with colors near 312° on the color wheel

Dunkin' logo
Dunkin'
Elastic logo
Elastic

Frequently asked questions

What color is #F174D8?
#F174D8 is Orchid, a warm light color with RGB values of 241, 116, 216. It has a hue of 312°, 82% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #F174D8?
The RGB color code for #F174D8 is rgb(241, 116, 216). This means it contains 241 red, 116 green, and 216 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Orchid a warm or cool color?
Orchid (#F174D8) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F174D8 in CSS?
You can use #F174D8 in CSS with: background-color: #F174D8; or color: #F174D8; or as an RGB value: rgb(241, 116, 216). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 52%, 10%, 5%.

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