Lilac Lace
Also known as: Lilac Pink , Stormy Sunrise , Purple Prophet , Turnip Crown
Lilac Lace is a soft, gentle purple that reads as creative and luxurious. It earns its place in fantasy themes and beauty brands. Match it with green accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 9.40:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Lilac Lace color codes
- HEX
- #C6A1CF
- RGB
- rgb(198, 161, 207)
- RGBA
- rgba(198, 161, 207, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(288, 32%, 72%)
- HSV
- hsv(288, 22%, 81%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(4%, 22%, 0%, 19%)
- LAB
- lab(70.8 20.1 -18.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(75.7% 0.076 319.6)
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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neutral, leaning 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: plum #DDA0DD · ΔE 5.2
- RAL 4009: Pastel violet #A38995 · ΔE 13.9 · 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 Lilac Lace works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- 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.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Lilac Lace
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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 Lilac Lace 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 2.23:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 9.40:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Lilac Lace background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Lilac Lace
Lilac Lace with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lilac Lace
Lilac Lace triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Girl Power #D39BCB · ΔE 4.1
- Violaceous #BF8FC4 · ΔE 5.0
- Fleur-De-Lis #B090C7 · ΔE 6.1
- Candy Floss #E8A7E2 · ΔE 6.6
- Moonraker #C0B2D7 · ΔE 6.9
- Pink Bliss #E3ABCE · ΔE 7.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Lilac Lace is closest to Foliage .
FAQ
Lilac Lace FAQs
What color is Lilac Lace?
Lilac Lace is a light purple with the hex code #C6A1CF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 288°, 32% saturation, and 72% lightness.
What is the hex code for Lilac Lace?
The hex code for Lilac Lace is #C6A1CF. In RGB it's rgb(198, 161, 207), and in CMYK it's cmyk(4%, 22%, 0%, 19%).
What colors go well with Lilac Lace?
Lilac Lace 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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