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Orchid

#FF66D4

Orchid is a warm light color with the hex code #FF66D4. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 255, 102, 212 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 60%, 17%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Orchid color values

HEX
#FF66D4
RGB
255, 102, 212
HSL
317°, 100%, 70%
CMYK
0, 60, 17, 0

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Orchid sits at 317° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, 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(255, 102, 212), where the red channel dominates at 255, giving the color a clear red cast. 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 60M 17Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 60% magenta, 17% 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: #FF66D4;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 255, 102, 212;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#FF66D4',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 60%
Y: 17%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(255, 102, 212)
rgba(255, 102, 212, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

5 brand s with colors near 317° on the color wheel

Dunkin' logo
Dunkin'
Elastic logo
Elastic
Instagram logo
Instagram
LG logo
LG

Frequently asked questions

What color is #FF66D4?
#FF66D4 is Orchid, a warm light color with RGB values of 255, 102, 212. It has a hue of 317°, 100% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FF66D4?
The RGB color code for #FF66D4 is rgb(255, 102, 212). This means it contains 255 red, 102 green, and 212 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Orchid a warm or cool color?
Orchid (#FF66D4) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FF66D4 in CSS?
You can use #FF66D4 in CSS with: background-color: #FF66D4; or color: #FF66D4; or as an RGB value: rgb(255, 102, 212). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 60%, 17%, 0%.

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