Orchid Color (#DA70D6)
Orchid is a CSS named color defined as hex code #DA70D6. Orchid is a light purple-pink with red and blue channels close together and a lower green channel. It is named after the orchid flower.
Color Overview & Formats
orchidLuminance: 0.3135| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #DA70D6 | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(218, 112, 214) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(302, 59%, 65%) | Hue (302°), Saturation (59%), Lightness (65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(302, 49%, 85%) | Hue, Saturation (49%), Value/Brightness (85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 49%, 2%, 15%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.702 0.181 328.7) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #DA70D6; /* or orchid */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #DA70D6, RGB, or HSL).
- Copy the code: Click the copy button or press Tab+Enter to store in clipboard.
- Pair with black text: Black text on Orchid reaches 7.27:1 (WCAG AAA).
What Colors Go With Orchid?
These 6 colors all go well with Orchid (#DA70D6), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on Orchid: at 4.5:1 or above it works for text; below that, use it for backgrounds and accents.
Harmonious Palettes & Tints
The palettes below are algorithmically generated across standard intervals based on Orchid (HSL 302°). Each group offers full palette copy and live preview:
Complementary Harmony
Hue rotated 180 degrees on the HSL wheel (302° to 122°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Analogous Harmony
Hues 30 degrees either side (272° and 332°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Triadic Harmony
Hues spaced evenly by 120 degrees (62° and 182°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Tints & Shades
Mixed with white (tints) and black (shades) in sRGB at 60% and 30%.
WCAG 2.2 Text Readability & Contrast Check
Under WCAG 2.2 criteria, regular body text requires at least 4.5:1 (AA) and large text requires at least 3.0:1. The table below displays calculated contrast ratios:
| Foreground Color | Contrast Ratio | Normal Text (AA) | Large Text (AA) | Normal Text AAA (>= 7.0:1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pure Black (#000000) | 7.27:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 2.89:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 5.34:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 1.99:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Interactive Contrast Tester
Enter text foreground and background colors to verify WCAG legibility:
This is sample body text rendered directly to verify contrast and readability.
Orchid Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#DA70D6)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
orchid = #da70d6 (rgb(218, 112, 214))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Use it for beauty, floral and lifestyle branding, accents, and backgrounds behind dark text. On Orchid, black text passes WCAG AAA at every size (7.27:1); white text fails even for large text (2.89:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Orchid?
Yes. Black text on Orchid has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 7.27:1, passing both AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) at every text size.
Can I use white text on Orchid?
No. White text on Orchid has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of only 2.89:1, below the 3:1 minimum even for large text.
What colors go with Orchid?
Black, Navy, Indigo, Purple, Dark Slate Gray and Gold all go well with Orchid. Black (7.27:1) and Navy (5.54:1) have enough contrast for text on Orchid; Indigo, Purple, Dark Slate Gray and Gold work better as a background or accent.
Is orchid pink or purple?
It sits between them. Orchid (#DA70D6) has a hue of 302°, in the same purple-magenta region as CSS purple and violet, but it is lighter, so it reads as a pinkish purple.