Color Palettes

Orchid pink color

A light pink with a cool, lilac touch, inspired by the delicate petals of many orchids. It feels fresh and refined, making it great for spa branding, bedding and spring outfits.

Also known as: Light orchid pink.

Open in editor

The hex code for orchid pink is #F2BDCD. In RGB it is rgb(242, 189, 205), in HSL hsl(342, 67%, 85%) and in CMYK 0, 22, 15, 5.

See it in real life

Pick a color to pair it with and see how it looks on clothes, interiors and design.

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About orchid pink

Orchid pink (#F2BDCD) is a warm, light, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the pinks family. It mixes 242 red, 189 green and 205 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in branding, home decor, fashion.

Swatch of Orchid pink with its shades from light to dark · #F2BDCD
Orchid pink · #F2BDCD

Orchid pink shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

See all its shades: Color shades generator

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Orchid pink color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Duck egg blue
AnalogousClose to: Cotton candy pink, Millennial pink
TriadicClose to: Tea green, Light purple
Split complementaryClose to: Celadon, Powder blue
TetradicClose to: Cream, Duck egg blue, Periwinkle

Orchid pink color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Orchid pink
Analogous palette · Orchid pink
Complementary palette · Orchid pink
Triadic palette · Orchid pink
With neutrals palette · Orchid pink
With an accent palette · Orchid pink

Orchid pink contrast with text

White textContrast 1.6:1 · Not recommended
Black textContrast 12.9:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --orchid-pink: #F2BDCD;
  --orchid-pink-rgb: 242, 189, 205;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--orchid-pink); }
.text { color: var(--orchid-pink); }

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Swatch of Orchid pink with its shades from light to dark · #F2BDCD
Swatch of Orchid pink with its shades from light to dark · #F2BDCD

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for orchid pink?

The hex code for orchid pink is #F2BDCD. In RGB it is rgb(242, 189, 205), in HSL hsl(342, 67%, 85%) and in CMYK 0, 22, 15, 5.

What is the complementary color of orchid pink?

Its complement on the color wheel is #BDF2E2, close to duck egg blue. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on orchid pink?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 1.6:1, while with black it is 12.9:1.