Orchid
Also known as: Blue Party Parrot , Stargate Shimmer , Byzantine Night Blue , Lavender Blue Shadow
A vivid blue with a steady and dependable character, Orchid works well for 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Orchid
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 3.28:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.41:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Orchid background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Orchid
Orchid with its complement
Soft neighbors of Orchid
Orchid triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Orchid : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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