Moonraker
Also known as: Pastel Lilac , Tinted Iris , Grape’s Treasure , Vintage Bloom
Part of the purple family, Moonraker pairs a soft base with a imaginative and refined presence. It belongs in premium packaging and fantasy themes. For contrast, pair it with a green from its complementary palette below. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (10.59:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Moonraker color codes
- HEX
- #C0B2D7
- RGB
- rgb(192, 178, 215)
- RGBA
- rgba(192, 178, 215, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(263, 32%, 77%)
- HSV
- hsv(263, 17%, 84%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(11%, 17%, 0%, 16%)
- LAB
- lab(74.7 10.5 -16.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(78.7% 0.054 302.4)
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 cool
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 6.6
- RAL 4009: Pastel violet #A38995 · ΔE 15.3 · 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 Moonraker 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 Moonraker
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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 Moonraker 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 1.98:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 10.59:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Moonraker background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Moonraker
Moonraker with its complement
Soft neighbors of Moonraker
Moonraker triad
Explore
Similar colors
- New Love #C6BBDB · ΔE 2.8
- York Plum #D3BFE5 · ΔE 4.1
- Girl Crush #D1C0DC · ΔE 4.8
- Foggy Love #D5C7E8 · ΔE 5.4
- Beefy Pink #DEBEEF · ΔE 6.7
- Lilac Lace #C6A1CF · ΔE 6.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Moonraker is closest to Seedling .
FAQ
Moonraker FAQs
What color is Moonraker?
Moonraker is a light purple with the hex code #C0B2D7. In HSL terms it has a hue of 263°, 32% saturation, and 77% lightness.
What is the hex code for Moonraker?
The hex code for Moonraker is #C0B2D7. In RGB it's rgb(192, 178, 215), and in CMYK it's cmyk(11%, 17%, 0%, 16%).
What colors go well with Moonraker?
Moonraker pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony, and with orange accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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