Light Orchid

Q: How do I use #FDAFE6 in CSS?

You can use #FDAFE6 in CSS with: background-color: #FDAFE6; or color: #FDAFE6; or as an RGB value: rgb(253, 175, 230). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 31%, 9%, 1%.

#FDAFE6

Light Orchid is a warm light color with the hex code #FDAFE6. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 253, 175, 230 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 31%, 9%, 1% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Orchid color values

HEX: #FDAFE6
RGB: 253, 175, 230
HSL: 318°, 95%, 84%
CMYK: 0, 31, 9, 1

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Orchid sits at 318° on the color wheel with 95% saturation and 84% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 95%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. 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(253, 175, 230), where the red channel dominates at 253, 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 31M 9Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 31% magenta, 9% 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

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Light Orchid

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #FDAFE6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 253, 175, 230;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#FDAFE6',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 31%
Y: 9%
K: 1%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(253, 175, 230)
rgba(253, 175, 230, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

5 brand s with colors near 318° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #FDAFE6?

#FDAFE6 is Light Orchid, a warm light color with RGB values of 253, 175, 230. It has a hue of 318°, 95% saturation, and 84% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #FDAFE6?

The RGB color code for #FDAFE6 is rgb(253, 175, 230). This means it contains 253 red, 175 green, and 230 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Light Orchid a warm or cool color?

Light Orchid (#FDAFE6) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #FDAFE6 in CSS?

You can use #FDAFE6 in CSS with: background-color: #FDAFE6; or color: #FDAFE6; or as an RGB value: rgb(253, 175, 230). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 31%, 9%, 1%.