orchid

#DA70D6

CSS color

Orchid (#DA70D6) is a delicate CSS lavender-pink named after the exotic tropical flower, sitting between pink and violet with a soft, feminine quality. As a CSS named color, it brings together the warmth of pink and the depth of purple in a hue associated with elegance, creativity, and the exotic beauty of tropical flowers. It's popular in cosmetics, floral design, and feminine lifestyle branding.

Color Values

HEX

#DA70D6

RGB

218, 112, 214

HSL

302.3, 58.9%, 64.7%

HSV

302.3, 48.6%, 85.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 48.6%, 1.8%, 14.5%

OKLCH

0.7021 0.1813 328.7

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: #DA70D6;
color: #DA70D6;
border-color: #DA70D6;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 400 #E879F9

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.89:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.27:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DA70D6?

RGB(218, 112, 214) · HSL(302.3, 58.9%, 64.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 48.6%, 1.8%, 14.5%)

Does #DA70D6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.89:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DA70D6?

Use 000000 text on a #DA70D6 background; contrast on black is 7.27:1.