Orchid colour (#DA70D6)
Orchid is medium a pink/magenta with hex code #DA70D6, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 218, 112, 214; in HSL 302°, 59%, 65%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Orchid colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Orchid in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #DA70D6 |
| RGB | rgb(218, 112, 214) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.855, 0.439, 0.839 |
| HSL | hsl(302, 59%, 65%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 49%, 2%, 15% |
| CSS | color: orchid; |
Shades and tints of Orchid
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#f5d6f4 | #eaaee8 | #e085dd | #d55dd1 | #cb34c6 | #a22a9e | #7a1f77 | #51154f | #290a28 |
Colours that go with Orchid
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #71da75 | |
| Triadic | #d7da71 | #71d7da |
| Analogous | #da71a2 | #a971da |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| violet | #ee82ee | close |
| mediumorchid | #ba55d3 | close |
| plum | #dda0dd | close |
| hotpink | #ff69b4 | close |
| palevioletred | #db7093 | close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Orchid against white is 2.89:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 7.27:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Orchid background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Orchid?
#DA70D6.
What is Orchid in RGB?
rgb(218, 112, 214).
What colour is complementary to Orchid?
#71da75, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.