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COLOR
#8486FF
Orchid
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On white
Aa
3.07:1
AA · large text
On black
Aa
5.70:1
Passes AA
Best text on this color
Aa#1C1916(5.70:1)

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Normal vision#8486FF
Protanopia#5098FF
Deuteranopia#468EFC
Tritanopia#56A0B6

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Colors that go with Orchid

Orchid sits in the blue family. Pair it with warm accents — amber, coral or gold — to stop it feeling cold, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.

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Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.

Orchid — meaning & where to use it

Orchid is a bright blue — it reads as trustworthy, stable and professional. It's a natural fit for corporate, tech and financial brands, and dependable UI chrome. To keep it balanced, pair it with warm accents — amber, coral or gold — to stop it feeling cold.

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