Orchid3 (#CD69C9) Color Meaning and Information

Orchid3 (#CD69C9) Color Information

Orchid3 (#CD69C9) RGB value is (205, 105, 201). The hex color red value is 205, green is 105, and blue is 201. Its HSL format shows a hue of 302°, saturation of 50 percent, and lightness of 61 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 49 percent, 2 percent, 20 percent.

Orchid3

#CD69C9

rgb(205, 105, 201)

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Orchid3 (#CD69C9) Color Meaning

Orchid3 (#CD69C9) grounds fantasy in substance. This mid-saturation purple-pink avoids both neon flash and pastel fragility, landing in a zone of confident individuality. Orchid3 (#CD69C9) was designed for legibility in early color printers, where extreme hues bled. Orchid3 (#CD69C9) prioritizes clarity over spectacle. In editorial design, Orchid3 (#CD69C9) enhances quote highlights and pull text without distracting from body copy—especially in literary or feminist publishing. Orchid3 (#CD69C9) feels intentional because it’s been tested, not just chosen. It carries the weight of use, not just beauty. Today, Orchid3 (#CD69C9) appears in boutique fitness, indie beauty, and art schools where creativity meets discipline. Paired with olive or warm taupe, Orchid3 (#CD69C9) creates contrast that feels curated, not chaotic. Orchid3 (#CD69C9) doesn’t trend—it defines.

Color Conversion

Convert Orchid3 (#CD69C9) 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

#CD69C9

RGB

rgb(205, 105, 201)

HSL

hsl(302°, 50%, 61%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 49%, 2%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(302°, 49%, 80%)

XYZ

40.7710 27.2993 58.3788

Yxy

27.2993 0.3224 0.2159

Hunter Lab

52.2487 7.2008 -4.4130

CIE-Lab

59.2504 52.7315 -32.7361

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green105 / 255 (41%)

41%

Blue201 / 255 (79%)

79%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta49 / 100 (49%)

49%

Yellow2 / 100 (2%)

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

Orchid3 (#CD69C9) 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

Orchid3 (#CD69C9) 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 Orchid3 (#CD69C9) 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#CD69C9

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.25:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.25:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.25:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD69C9 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

Orchid3 (#CD69C9)

protanopia

#a2a1b2

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD69C9;

Text Color

color: #CD69C9;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD69C9;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD69C940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD69C9;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD69C9 0%, #882d85 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to Orchid3 (#CD69C9) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.