What color is #C2A2CB?

#C2A2CB is a light, muted purple. In RGB it is rgb(194, 162, 203), and in HSL hsl(287, 28%, 72%).

Is #C2A2CB accessible as text?

On white, #C2A2CB has a contrast ratio of 2.25:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.32:1 (passes). For text placed on #C2A2CB, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C2A2CB?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is mauve-400 (#A89EA9).

What colors go well with #C2A2CB?

#C2A2CB pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #ACCCA4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C2A2CB below.

Is #C2A2CB good for buttons?

#C2A2CB works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C2A2CB — white text only reaches 2.25:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C2A2CB the same as CSS plum?

No — #C2A2CB is not the CSS named color plum, but plum (#DDA0DD) is the closest CSS named color.

#C2A2CB Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C2A2CB

Not just a swatch — here's how #C2A2CB works with other colors. Named schemes with #C2A2CB in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #C2A2CB Surface #F1E8DC Highlight #F7F0E7 Secondary #BDADA1 Ink #2C2723

Lilac sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #C2A2CB Accent #A5C4C5 Surface #E8D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #24334B

Lilac opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

Accent #C2A2CB Secondary #AFB4B9 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #8091A8 Anchor #2F3236

Lilac keeps this Nordic scheme quiet — cool greys and a soft white around it, a muted-blue support and a charcoal anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F8F4EF Accent #C2A2CB Secondary #E3D7E6 Support #9C9087 Ink #18140F

Lilac is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Lilac carrying the quiet middle.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #C2A2CB Surface #F5E6D7 Anchor #5D203E Accent #E5C2C6 Secondary #332B2E

Lilac sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

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Color Lab

How #C2A2CB actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 50/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 67/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 1/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 49/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 26/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 34/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 56/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #C2A2CB

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People also use #C2A2CB with

Lavender Gray Lilac Soft Sage Gainsboro Eggplant

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 8.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2EEF4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CCA4C7 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #C2A2CB at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C2A2CB;
  --color-base-rgb: 194 162 203;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.4% 0.068 318.7);
  --color-50: #F9F5FA;
  --color-100: #EEE5F1;
  --color-200: #DDCBE2;
  --color-300: #C2A6CA;
  --color-400: #A682B0;
  --color-500: #886293;
  --color-600: #6B4F72;
  --color-700: #4E3C53;
  --color-800: #342A37;
  --color-900: #211B22;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  lilac: {
    50: '#F9F5FA',
    100: '#EEE5F1',
    200: '#DDCBE2',
    300: '#C2A6CA',
    400: '#A682B0',
    500: '#886293',
    600: '#6B4F72',
    700: '#4E3C53',
    800: '#342A37',
    900: '#211B22',
  },
}

$base: #C2A2CB;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9F5FA;
$base-100: #EEE5F1;
$base-200: #DDCBE2;
$base-300: #C2A6CA;
$base-400: #A682B0;
$base-500: #886293;
$base-600: #6B4F72;
$base-700: #4E3C53;
$base-800: #342A37;
$base-900: #211B22;
$base-hover: #A475B1;
$base-subtle: #ECE5EE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C2A2CB",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9F5FA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EEE5F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#DDCBE2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C2A6CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#A682B0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#886293",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#6B4F72",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#4E3C53",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#342A37",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#211B22",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}