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Orchid
Orchid
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Orchid Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(218, 112, 214)Copy
HSLhsl(302, 59%, 65%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(302, 49%, 85%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 49%, 2%, 15%)Copy
Orchid Color Schemes
Complementary
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Click to copy#70DA74
Click to copyAnalogous
#A970DA
Click to copy#DA70A1
Click to copySplit Complementary
#A1DA70
Click to copy#70DAA9
Click to copyMonochromatic
#DA70D6
Click to copy#E9C7E8
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#B52FB0
Click to copy#641A61
Click to copy#130513
Click to copyOrchid WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
2.89 : 1
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Black background #000000
7.27 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.65 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
4.37 : 1
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Orchid Shade Variants
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Orchid Color Introduction
Definition
Orchid (HEX #DA70D6) has the RGB value rgb(218, 112, 214), the HSL value hsl(302°, 59%, 65%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 49%, 2%, 15%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Orchid is #70DA74, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #A970DA and #DA70A1 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#A1DA70, #70DAA9) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Orchid uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Orchid has a contrast ratio of 2.89:1 against white and 7.27:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Pink evokes cherry blossoms, petals and cream; its soft visual effect makes it almost irreplaceable in beauty, weddings and baby products. Specifically, Orchid has a lightness of 65% and a saturation of 59%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A quintessential orchid color.
Color Psychology
Pink can evoke tenderness, gentleness and being cared for, with a marked comforting effect; psychologically it symbolizes romance, sweetness and goodwill. For this reason Orchid tends to leave a first impression of being gentle and sweet in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Pink suits beauty and fashion, wedding planning, baby products and female-oriented communities where gentleness and romance are emphasized. In real projects, Orchid is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Pink”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Orchid Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.