Color swatch image showing Orchid1 (#FF83FA) with RGB(255,131,250) values

Orchid1 (#FF83FA) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Orchid1 (#FF83FA) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Orchid1 (#FF83FA) Color Information

Orchid1 (#FF83FA) RGB value is (255, 131, 250). The hex color red value is 255, green is 131, and blue is 250. Its HSL format shows a hue of 302°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 76 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 49 percent, 2 percent, 0 percent.

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Orchid1 (#FF83FA) Color Meaning

Orchid1 (#FF83FA) radiates digital fantasy. This high-luminance pink-purple—part of the X11 system—was engineered for maximum screen pop in 8-bit environments. Orchid1 (#FF83FA) doesn’t mimic nature; it reimagines it through phosphor glow and pixel precision. Orchid1 (#FF83FA) is the color of virtual flowers, avatars, and playful rebellion. In gaming and youth-focused apps, Orchid1 (#FF83FA) increases dwell time by triggering novelty-seeking behavior in the brain’s reward circuit. Unlike natural purples, Orchid1 (#FF83FA) feels untethered from gender or tradition—it’s pure chromatic joy. Orchid1 (#FF83FA) works best when isolated against deep space or charcoal to avoid visual chaos. Culturally, it’s tied to early internet aesthetics, cyberpop, and digital self-expression. Brands use Orchid1 (#FF83FA) to signal inclusivity with energy—think LGBTQ+ campaigns or indie music platforms. Paired with black or electric blue, Orchid1 (#FF83FA) creates contrast that feels futuristic, not frivolous. Orchid1 (#FF83FA) isn’t real—it’s imagined. And that’s its power.

Color Conversion

Convert Orchid1 (#FF83FA) 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
#FF83FA
RGB
rgb(255, 131, 250)
HSL
hsl(302°, 100%, 76%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 49%, 2%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(302°, 49%, 100%)
XYZ
66.6116 44.3947 95.5007
Yxy
44.3947 0.3226 0.2150
Hunter Lab
66.6293 15.1246 -9.2624
CIE-Lab
72.4915 62.6979 -38.8740

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green131 / 255 (51%)
51%
Blue250 / 255 (98%)
98%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta49 / 100 (49%)
49%
Yellow2 / 100 (2%)
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

Orchid1 (#FF83FA) 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

Orchid1 (#FF83FA) 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 Orchid1 (#FF83FA) 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF83FA 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

Orchid1 (#FF83FA)

protanopia

#c9c8dd

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF83FA;

Text Color

color: #FF83FA;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF83FA;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF83FA40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF83FA;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF83FA 0%, #df00d8 100%);

Orchid1 (#FF83FA) Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Orchid1 (#FF83FA) color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.