Lily

Also known as: Hollyhock Pink, Pretty Lady, Taste of Berry, Blackberry Sorbet

A gentle pink with a gentle and approachable character, Lily works beautifully for soft backgrounds and beauty and fashion. Reach for a green companion shade to give Lily maximum contrast. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (8.88:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.

Lily color codes

HEX
#C19FB3
RGB
rgb(193, 159, 179)
RGBA
rgba(193, 159, 179, 1)
HSL
hsl(325, 22%, 69%)
HSV
hsv(325, 18%, 76%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 18%, 7%, 24%)
LAB
lab(69.1 15.4 -5.4)
OKLCH
oklch(73.9% 0.048 342.2)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning warm

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: thistle#D8BFD8 · ΔE 8.8
  • RAL 4009 — Pastel violet#A38995 · ΔE 8.4 · 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 Lily works

  • Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, 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: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
  • Branding: Signals imagination and indulgence — strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
  • 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.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Lily

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Lily 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 2.37:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Aa — on black

contrast 8.88:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Best text color on a Lily background: #000000

Palettes featuring Lily

Lily with its complement

Soft neighbors of Lily

Lily triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Lily is closest to Lichen.

Lily FAQs

What color is Lily?

Lily is a medium pink with the hex code #C19FB3. In HSL terms it has a hue of 325°, 22% saturation, and 69% lightness.

What is the hex code for Lily?

The hex code for Lily is #C19FB3. In RGB it's rgb(193, 159, 179), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 18%, 7%, 24%).

What colors go well with Lily?

Lily pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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