Color swatch image showing Orchid Pink (#F2BDCD) with RGB(242,189,205) values

Orchid Pink (#F2BDCD) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Orchid Pink (#F2BDCD) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Orchid Pink (#F2BDCD) Color Information

Orchid Pink (#F2BDCD) RGB value is (242, 189, 205). The hex color red value is 242, green is 189, and blue is 205. Its HSL format shows a hue of 342°, saturation of 67 percent, and lightness of 85 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 22 percent, 15 percent, 5 percent.

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Orchid Pink (#F2BDCD) Color Meaning

Orchid Pink (#F2BDCD) softens digital energy into human warmth. This dusty rose—lighter than Opera Mauve but richer than baby pink—avoids infantilization by embedding subtle gray undertones that convey maturity without austerity. Orchid Pink (#F2BDCD) signals inclusive joy: celebratory but never saccharine, emotional but never fragile. Perceptual research shows that hues like Orchid Pink (#F2BDCD) improve engagement in health and wellness apps among users aged 25–45, particularly in mental health and reproductive care spaces, where it conveys empathy without clinical detachment. Unlike pure pinks that can feel gendered or temporary, Orchid Pink (#F2BDCD) carries enough neutrality to cross demographic lines while retaining emotional resonance. In branding, it appears in modern bridal, gender-neutral fashion, and community-focused startups that want to signal care without cliché. Paired with warm taupe or deep teal, Orchid Pink (#F2BDCD) creates contrast that feels supportive, not decorative. Orchid Pink (#F2BDCD) isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence with tenderness.

Color Conversion

Convert Orchid Pink (#F2BDCD) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#F2BDCD
RGB
rgb(242, 189, 205)
HSL
hsl(342°, 67%, 85%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 22%, 15%, 5%)
HSV
hsv(342°, 22%, 95%)
XYZ
65.8350 59.6802 65.8072
Yxy
59.6802 0.3441 0.3119
Hunter Lab
77.2530 6.5436 -0.1880
CIE-Lab
81.6641 21.4285 -0.7101

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red242 / 255 (95%)
95%
Green189 / 255 (74%)
74%
Blue205 / 255 (80%)
80%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Yellow15 / 100 (15%)
15%
Key (Black)5 / 100 (5%)

Color Variations

Orchid Pink (#F2BDCD) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

Orchid Pink (#F2BDCD) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test Orchid Pink (#F2BDCD) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#F2BDCD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F2BDCD appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

Orchid Pink (#F2BDCD)

protanopia

#dbdbc9

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F2BDCD;

Text Color

color: #F2BDCD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F2BDCD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F2BDCD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F2BDCD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F2BDCD 0%, #cf295b 100%);

Orchid Pink (#F2BDCD) Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Orchid Pink (#F2BDCD) color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.