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%).

What RGB values make Orchid?

Orchid is 218 red, 112 green, and 214 blue, written as rgb(218, 112, 214).

Orchid scores 2.89:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.

Yes. You can write color: orchid directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #DA70D6.

#DA70D6

Orchid is a pink tone at #DA70D6. It sits at 302 degrees on the color wheel with 59% saturation and 65% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Orchid with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#F8E2F7

Tint 60%

#F0C6EF

Tint 40%

#E9A9E6

Tint 20%

#E18DDE

Base

#DA70D6

Shade 20%

#AE5AAB

Shade 40%

#834380

Shade 60%

#572D56

Shade 80%

#2C162B

On white

Sample text

2.89:1

Fails WCAG for text

On black

Sample text

7.27:1

Passes AAA for body text

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Frequently asked

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%).
What RGB values make Orchid?: Orchid is 218 red, 112 green, and 214 blue, written as rgb(218, 112, 214).
Is Orchid readable as text on a white background?: Orchid scores 2.89:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.
Is Orchid a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: orchid directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #DA70D6.