Diva
Also known as: Hydrangea Purple, Lilac, Baby Purple, Lilás
Expect imaginative and refined associations from Diva — a pale purple well suited to beauty brands and creative portfolios. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a green keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (9.96:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Diva color codes
- HEX
- #C9A0FF
- RGB
- rgb(201, 160, 255)
- RGBA
- rgba(201, 160, 255, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(266, 100%, 81%)
- HSV
- hsv(266, 37%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(21%, 37%, 0%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(72.4 29.3 -41.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(77.8% 0.138 303.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: plum#DDA0DD · ΔE 9.8
- RAL 7001 — Silver grey#8F999F · ΔE 15.9 · 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 Diva works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- 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: Signals imagination and indulgence — strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Diva
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Diva 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 2.11:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 9.96:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Diva background: #000000
Palettes featuring Diva
Diva with its complement
Soft neighbors of Diva
Diva triad
Similar colors
- Lilac#CEA2FD · ΔE 1.3
- Testosterose#DDAAFF · ΔE 4.6
- Mauve#E0B0FF · ΔE 5.9
- Party Pig#EE99FF · ΔE 7.7
- Diva Mecha#EE99EE · ΔE 9.5
- Pinkling#EB84F5 · ΔE 9.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Diva is closest to Sapling.
Diva FAQs
What color is Diva?
Diva is a light purple with the hex code #C9A0FF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 266°, 100% saturation, and 81% lightness.
What is the hex code for Diva?
The hex code for Diva is #C9A0FF. In RGB it's rgb(201, 160, 255), and in CMYK it's cmyk(21%, 37%, 0%, 0%).
What colors go well with Diva?
Diva pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony, and with yellow accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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