Lilac
Also known as: Hydrangea Purple, Diva, Baby Purple, Purple Hepatica
A vivid purple with a imaginative and refined character, Lilac works beautifully 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 Lilac
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.06:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 10.21:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Lilac background: #000000
Palettes featuring Lilac
Lilac with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lilac
Lilac triad
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.
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.
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