orchid 2

#EE7AE9

X11 color

Orchid 2 (#EE7AE9) is a medium-light X11 Orchid — slightly darker and more rosy than Orchid 1, cooling slightly toward true orchid territory. This vivid pink-purple retains high saturation while becoming slightly more wearable, appearing in pop music visuals, fashion accessories, and digital illustration for its energetic yet still distinctly floral character.

Color Values

HEX

#EE7AE9

RGB

238, 122, 233

HSL

302.6, 77.3%, 70.6%

HSV

302.6, 48.7%, 93.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 48.7%, 2.1%, 6.7%

OKLCH

0.7487 0.1944 328.9

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: #EE7AE9;
color: #EE7AE9;
border-color: #EE7AE9;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 400 #E879F9

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.44:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

8.6:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EE7AE9?

RGB(238, 122, 233) · HSL(302.6, 77.3%, 70.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 48.7%, 2.1%, 6.7%)

Does #EE7AE9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.44:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #EE7AE9?

Use 000000 text on a #EE7AE9 background; contrast on black is 8.6:1.