Orchid hex code
The hex code for orchid is #DA70D6. In RGB that is rgb(218, 112, 214) and in HSL it is hsl(302, 59%, 65%).
The hex code for orchid is #DA70D6. In RGB that is rgb(218, 112, 214) and in HSL it is hsl(302, 59%, 65%).
Orchid · #DA70D6
Colour codes
- HEX
- #DA70D6
- RGB
- rgb(218, 112, 214)
- HSL
- hsl(302, 59%, 65%)
- CMYK
- 0, 49, 2, 15
- CSS name
- orchid
- Contrast on white
- 2.89:1
- Contrast on black
- 7.27:1
Tints and shades
20% lighter · #e18dde
40% lighter · #e9a9e6
60% lighter · #f0c6ef
80% lighter · #f8e2f7
20% darker · #ae5aab
40% darker · #834380
60% darker · #572d56
80% darker · #2c162b
Complementary colour
Orchid · #DA70D6
Opposite on the colour wheel · #71da75
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for orchid?
The hex code for orchid is #DA70D6. In RGB that is rgb(218, 112, 214) and in HSL it is hsl(302, 59%, 65%).
Can I use orchid for text?
It has a contrast ratio of 2.89:1 on white and 7.27:1 on black. Body text needs 4.5:1 under WCAG AA, so it works as text on a dark background, not on white.
What colour goes with orchid?
Its complementary colour, opposite on the colour wheel, is #71DA75. Pairing a colour with its complement gives the strongest contrast; for something calmer, use a tint or shade of orchid instead.
Is orchid a CSS colour name?
Yes. CSS accepts the keyword orchid, so color: orchid and color: #DA70D6 render exactly the same.