Lily
Also known as: Hollyhock Pink , Pretty Lady , Taste of Berry , Blackberry Sorbet
With its warm undertone, Lily (#C19FB3) comes across as gentle and approachable. Designers reach for it in 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.
Reference
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)
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 warm
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: 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 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: 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: a 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Lily
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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 Lily 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 2.37:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 8.88:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Lily background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Lily
Lily with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lily
Lily triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Mauvelous #D6B3C0 · ΔE 6.0
- Foggy Plum #B7A5AD · ΔE 6.8
- Pinch Me #C88CA4 · ΔE 7.2
- Lilac Lace #C6A1CF · ΔE 7.8
- Think Pink #E5A5C1 · ΔE 7.8
- Pink Bliss #E3ABCE · ΔE 7.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Lily is closest to Lichen .
FAQ
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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