What color is #C997CB?

#C997CB is a light, muted purple. In RGB it is rgb(201, 151, 203), and in HSL hsl(298, 33%, 69%).

Is #C997CB accessible as text?

On white, #C997CB has a contrast ratio of 2.39:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.77:1 (passes). For text placed on #C997CB, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C997CB?

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

What colors go well with #C997CB?

#C997CB pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #98CA96. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C997CB below.

Is #C997CB good for buttons?

#C997CB works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C997CB — white text only reaches 2.39:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C997CB the same as CSS plum?

No — #C997CB is not the CSS named color plum, but plum (#DDA0DD) is the closest CSS named color.

#C997CB Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C997CB

Not just a swatch — here's how #C997CB works with other colors. Named schemes with #C997CB in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #C997CB Surface #F1E8DC Highlight #F7F0E7 Secondary #BDADA1 Ink #2C2723

Wisteria 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 #C997CB Accent #A5C3C5 Surface #E8D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #24334B

Wisteria 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 #C997CB Secondary #AFB4B9 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #8191A8 Anchor #2F3236

Wisteria 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 #C997CB Secondary #E3D1E4 Support #9C9087 Ink #18140F

Wisteria 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 Wisteria carrying the quiet middle.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #C997CB Surface #F5E6D7 Anchor #5D203D Accent #E6C2C6 Secondary #332B2E

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

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Color Lab

How #C997CB 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 52/100

Neutral

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

Softness 62/100

High

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

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 2/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 57/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 42/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 47/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #C997CB with

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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 7.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3EBF3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CA96BA — 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 #C997CB at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C997CB;
  --color-base-rgb: 201 151 203;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.1% 0.092 325.2);
  --color-50: #FAF5FA;
  --color-100: #F1E3F2;
  --color-200: #E3C9E4;
  --color-300: #CBA2CD;
  --color-400: #B27EB4;
  --color-500: #965D97;
  --color-600: #744C75;
  --color-700: #543A55;
  --color-800: #382938;
  --color-900: #231A23;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  wisteria: {
    50: '#FAF5FA',
    100: '#F1E3F2',
    200: '#E3C9E4',
    300: '#CBA2CD',
    400: '#B27EB4',
    500: '#965D97',
    600: '#744C75',
    700: '#543A55',
    800: '#382938',
    900: '#231A23',
  },
}

$base: #C997CB;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF5FA;
$base-100: #F1E3F2;
$base-200: #E3C9E4;
$base-300: #CBA2CD;
$base-400: #B27EB4;
$base-500: #965D97;
$base-600: #744C75;
$base-700: #543A55;
$base-800: #382938;
$base-900: #231A23;
$base-hover: #B067B2;
$base-subtle: #EDE1ED;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C997CB",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF5FA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1E3F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E3C9E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CBA2CD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B27EB4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#965D97",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#744C75",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#543A55",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#382938",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A23",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #C997CB

Color Lab

Pairs with #C997CB

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