Lilac
Also known as: Hydrangea Purple , Diva , Baby Purple , Purple Hepatica
Lilac is what happens when purple turns pale and vivid. The effect is imaginative and refined, made for beauty brands and creative portfolios. Its complement lands in green territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 10.21:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Lilac color codes
- HEX
- #CEA2FD
- RGB
- rgb(206, 162, 253)
- RGBA
- rgba(206, 162, 253, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(269, 96%, 81%)
- HSV
- hsv(269, 36%, 99%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(19%, 36%, 0%, 1%)
- LAB
- lab(73.3 29.5 -39.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(78.5% 0.134 305.7)
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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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 8.6
- RAL 7001: Silver grey #8F999F · ΔE 16.4 · 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 works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- 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: 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Lilac
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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 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 2.06:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 10.21:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Lilac background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Lilac
Lilac with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lilac
Lilac triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Diva #C9A0FF · ΔE 1.3
- Testosterose #DDAAFF · ΔE 3.3
- Mauve #E0B0FF · ΔE 4.7
- Party Pig #EE99FF · ΔE 6.8
- Diva Mecha #EE99EE · ΔE 8.4
- Pinkling #EB84F5 · ΔE 9.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Lilac is closest to Sapling .
FAQ
Lilac FAQs
What color is Lilac?
Lilac is a light purple with the hex code #CEA2FD. In HSL terms it has a hue of 269°, 96% saturation, and 81% lightness.
What is the hex code for Lilac?
The hex code for Lilac is #CEA2FD. In RGB it's rgb(206, 162, 253), and in CMYK it's cmyk(19%, 36%, 0%, 1%).
What colors go well with Lilac?
Lilac 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.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Lilac : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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