# Orchid Color (#DA70D6)

> Orchid is a CSS named color defined as hex code #DA70D6.

- **URL**: https://swatchatlas.com/colors/orchid/
- **Language**: English (en)
- **CSS Name**: `orchid`
- **Date Published**: 2026-09-29
- **Date Modified**: 2026-09-29
- **Authority Citation**: W3C CSS Color Module Level 4 (https://www.w3.org/TR/css-color-4/#named-colors)

## Color Values
- **HEX**: #DA70D6
- **RGB**: rgb(218, 112, 214)
- **HSL**: hsl(302, 59%, 65%)
- **HSV/HSB**: hsv(302, 49%, 85%)
- **CMYK**: cmyk(0%, 49%, 2%, 15%) (digital approximation, non-print)
- **OKLCH**: oklch(0.702 0.181 328.7)

## What Colors Go With Orchid
Contrast is each color on Orchid (WCAG 2.2); 4.5:1 or above is text-safe.
- **Black (#000000)**: 7.27:1, text-safe. Strong, readable text on orchid.
- **Navy (#000080)**: 5.54:1, text-safe. A deep blue that reads as text and looks crisp.
- **Indigo (#4B0082)**: 4.48:1, background or accent. A dark tonal violet for headings.
- **Purple (#800080)**: 3.26:1, background or accent. A darker tonal purple for depth and outlines.
- **Dark Slate Gray (#2F4F4F)**: 3.09:1, background or accent. A dark neutral for body text.
- **Gold (#FFD700)**: 2.06:1, background or accent. A warm accent for festive, floral designs.

## WCAG 2.2 Contrast Results
- **Pure Black (#000000) text on Orchid**: 7.27:1 (Passes AA and AAA for both normal and large text)
- **Pure White (#FFFFFF) text on Orchid**: 2.89:1 (Fails AA and AAA)
- **Dark Charcoal (#212529) text on Orchid**: 5.34:1 (Passes AA for all text; AAA for large text only)
- **Mid Gray (#666666) text on Orchid**: 1.99:1 (Fails AA and AAA)

## 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.

## Background Download
- **Format**: PNG 1920x1080 solid background
- **URL**: https://swatchatlas.com/images/backgrounds/orchid-1920x1080.png