Orchid

#E6A8D7

Crayola color

Orchid Crayola (#E6A8D7) is a lighter, softer Crayola interpretation of orchid — a muted, warm-pink lavender that leans more pink than the CSS orchid. The Crayola shade captures the petal color of light pink orchid varieties and carries a gentle, nostalgic sweetness. It's used in children's illustration, pastel palettes, and soft feminine design work.

Color Values

HEX

#E6A8D7

RGB

230, 168, 215

HSL

314.5, 55.4%, 78.0%

HSV

314.5, 27.0%, 90.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 27.0%, 6.5%, 9.8%

OKLCH

0.8041 0.0947 335.4

Properties

Color Psychology

Light magentas and fuchsia tints radiate playful energy, self-expression, and modern individuality. They feel bold yet approachable, associated with creativity and nonconformity. These hues challenge convention and signal a willingness to stand out.

Design Usage

Light magentas are effective for fashion, entertainment, and youth-oriented brands. They add vibrant personality as accent colors in otherwise neutral palettes. Use for notification badges, featured tags, and interactive hover states.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #E6A8D7;
color: #E6A8D7;
border-color: #E6A8D7;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.92:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

10.95:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E6A8D7?

RGB(230, 168, 215) · HSL(314.5, 55.4%, 78.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 27.0%, 6.5%, 9.8%)

Does #E6A8D7 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.92:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #E6A8D7?

Use 000000 text on a #E6A8D7 background; contrast on black is 10.95:1.