Matt Lilac
Also known as: Frozen Frappé, Blushed Velvet, Scented Soap, Light Lilac
With its warm undertone, Matt Lilac (#DEC6D3) comes across as gentle and approachable. Designers reach for it 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle pink undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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: 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 — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Matt Lilac
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.60:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 13.12:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Matt Lilac background: #000000
Palettes featuring Matt Lilac
Matt Lilac with its complement
Soft neighbors of Matt Lilac
Matt Lilac triad
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.
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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