orchid 3

#CD69C9

X11 color

Orchid 3 (#CD69C9) is a medium-depth X11 Orchid that begins to approximate the classic orchid color — a warm, rosy purple at moderate saturation. This more restrained shade carries the romanticism of the flower without overwhelming vibrancy, making it appropriate for wedding stationery, luxury cosmetics, and spring fashion palettes.

Color Values

HEX

#CD69C9

RGB

205, 105, 201

HSL

302.4, 50.0%, 60.8%

HSV

302.4, 48.8%, 80.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 48.8%, 2.0%, 19.6%

OKLCH

0.6705 0.1728 328.8

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #CD69C9;
color: #CD69C9;
border-color: #CD69C9;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 400 #E879F9

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.25:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.46:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #CD69C9?

RGB(205, 105, 201) · HSL(302.4, 50.0%, 60.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 48.8%, 2.0%, 19.6%)

Does #CD69C9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.25:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #CD69C9?

Use 000000 text on a #CD69C9 background; contrast on black is 6.46:1.