Orchid (#DA70D6)
The hex code for Orchid is #DA70D6. It is rgb(218, 112, 214) in RGB, hsl(302, 59%, 65%) in HSL, and about cmyk(0%, 49%, 2%, 15%) in CMYK — a light pink. Black text is the more readable choice on this background.
#DA70D6rgb(218, 112, 214)hsl(302, 59%, 65%)hsv(302, 49%, 85%)cmyk(0%, 49%, 2%, 15%)oklch(70.2% 0.181 328.7)lab(62.75% 52.45 -34.10)lch(62.75% 62.57 326.97)Colors Closest to Orchid
Orchid is a registered color name. These are the named colors nearest to it, measured as CIE76 distance in CIELAB — a perceptual scale, so the ordering matches what the eye sees rather than how close the raw RGB numbers happen to sit.
Browse the full index of named colors A-Z or every pink in the library.
#DA70D6 Channel Values
How Orchid breaks down in each color model. Hue is measured in degrees around the color wheel; saturation, lightness, and the CMYK inks are percentages.
| Model | Channels | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | R 218 · G 112 · B 214 | 8-bit channels as sent to the display |
| HSL | H 302° · S 59% · L 65% | Easiest model for building lighter and darker variants |
| HSV | H 302° · S 49% · V 85% | Matches the picker in most design tools |
| CMYK | C 0% · M 49% · Y 2% · K 15% | Approximate ink mix; confirm with an ICC profile before printing |
| Luminance | 2.89:1 vs white · 7.27:1 vs black | WCAG 2.2 relative-luminance contrast ratios |
Text Contrast & Accessibility
WCAG 2.2 contrast ratios for text on a Orchid background. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1. Contrast is one check, not a full accessibility review.
Need a specific ratio against another background? Open #DA70D6 in the contrast checker.
Colors That Go With Orchid
Pairings derived from color-wheel relationships. The complementary color sits opposite Orchid; analogous colors sit beside it; triadic and split-complementary sets spread evenly around the wheel. Select any swatch for its own breakdown.
Tints & Shades of Orchid
Lighter tints and darker shades built by moving the lightness channel while holding hue and saturation, which is what you want for hover states, backgrounds, and text variants.
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How Orchid Looks with Color Vision Deficiency
Simulated with the Viénot, Brettel & Mollon LMS projection model. Anomalous types are rendered as partial versions of the matching dichromacy, which is an approximation rather than a per-person clinical model.
#DA70D6#8A8AD6#B080D6#9E9ED4#B98ED5#D18383#D57CAB#989898Using #DA70D6 in Code
Copy-ready declarations for the places this color usually ends up.
--orchid: #DA70D6;background-color: #DA70D6;colors: { 'orchid': '#DA70D6' }Color(red: 0.855, green: 0.439, blue: 0.839)<color name="orchid">#DA70D6</color>fill="#DA70D6"More Pink Colors
Orchid sits in the pink family. These are its neighbours across that family's full range, each with its own breakdown.
#DA70D6 Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hex code for Orchid?
The hex code for Orchid is #DA70D6. That is rgb(218, 112, 214) in RGB, hsl(302, 59%, 65%) in HSL, and approximately cmyk(0%, 49%, 2%, 15%) in CMYK.
What is the RGB value of #DA70D6?
#DA70D6 is rgb(218, 112, 214) — red 218, green 112, and blue 214 on the 0-255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of #DA70D6?
#DA70D6 converts to approximately cmyk(0%, 49%, 2%, 15%). CMYK output is a mathematical approximation for planning; confirm production print colors with your printer and ICC profile.
Should text on #DA70D6 be black or white?
Black text is the more readable choice. #DA70D6 scores 2.89:1 against white and 7.27:1 against black, and WCAG 2.2 asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal body text.
Is Orchid a CSS named color?
Yes. Orchid is one of the CSS named colors, so you can write color: orchid instead of the hex code.
Open Orchid in a Tool
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