Matt Lilac
Also known as: Frozen Frappé , Blushed Velvet , Scented Soap , Light Lilac
On screen, Matt Lilac registers as gentle and approachable: a pale pink at home in soft backgrounds and beauty and fashion. For contrast, pair it with a green from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 13.12:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Matt Lilac color codes
- HEX
- #DEC6D3
- RGB
- rgb(222, 198, 211)
- RGBA
- rgba(222, 198, 211, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(328, 27%, 82%)
- HSV
- hsv(328, 11%, 87%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 11%, 5%, 13%)
- LAB
- lab(82.2 10.4 -3.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(85.0% 0.032 343.9)
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
subtle pink undertone in this near-neutral
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 4.5
- RAL 3015: Light pink #E1A6AD · ΔE 11.5 · 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 Matt Lilac 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 Matt 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 Matt 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 1.60:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 13.12:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Matt Lilac background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Matt Lilac
Matt Lilac with its complement
Soft neighbors of Matt Lilac
Matt Lilac triad
Explore
Similar colors
- LA Vibes #EECCDD · ΔE 3.8
- Ballerina #F2CFDC · ΔE 4.3
- Tussie-Mussie #EDC5D7 · ΔE 4.9
- Dolce Pink #F0D9E0 · ΔE 4.9
- Icy Pink #F5CED8 · ΔE 5.3
- Mauvelous #D6B3C0 · ΔE 5.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Matt Lilac is closest to Marsh Fog .
FAQ
Matt Lilac FAQs
What color is Matt Lilac?
Matt Lilac is a light pink with the hex code #DEC6D3. In HSL terms it has a hue of 328°, 27% saturation, and 82% lightness.
What is the hex code for Matt Lilac?
The hex code for Matt Lilac is #DEC6D3. In RGB it's rgb(222, 198, 211), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 11%, 5%, 13%).
What colors go well with Matt Lilac?
Matt Lilac pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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