Orchid
Also known as: Blue Party Parrot, Stargate Shimmer, Byzantine Night Blue, Lavender Blue Shadow
Orchid sits on the cool side of the spectrum: a vivid blue that feels steady and dependable. Try it in trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. Its complement lands in brown territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 6.41:1 on black clears AA.
Orchid color codes
- HEX
- #7A81FF
- RGB
- rgb(122, 129, 255)
- RGBA
- rgba(122, 129, 255, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(237, 100%, 74%)
- HSV
- hsv(237, 52%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(52%, 49%, 0%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(58.2 23.8 -64.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(65.9% 0.184 277.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: mediumslateblue#7B68EE · ΔE 8.1
- RAL 5024 — Pastel blue#6A93B0 · ΔE 10.6 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Orchid works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Orchid
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Orchid by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 3.28:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 6.41:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Orchid background: #000000
Palettes featuring Orchid
Orchid with its complement
Soft neighbors of Orchid
Orchid triad
Similar colors
- Periwinkle#8E82FE · ΔE 3.6
- Pan Purple#657AEF · ΔE 4.3
- Perrywinkle#8F8CE7 · ΔE 6.0
- Blue Jay#5588DD · ΔE 9.2
- Flood#6677BB · ΔE 10.1
- Cold Lips#9BA0EF · ΔE 10.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Orchid is closest to Faint Gold.
Orchid FAQs
What color is Orchid?
Orchid is a light blue with the hex code #7A81FF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 237°, 100% saturation, and 74% lightness.
What is the hex code for Orchid?
The hex code for Orchid is #7A81FF. In RGB it's rgb(122, 129, 255), and in CMYK it's cmyk(52%, 49%, 0%, 0%).
What colors go well with Orchid?
Orchid pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony, and with orange accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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