What color is #C99ACE?

#C99ACE is a light, soft purple. In RGB it is rgb(201, 154, 206), and in HSL hsl(294, 35%, 71%).

Is #C99ACE accessible as text?

On white, #C99ACE has a contrast ratio of 2.33:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.00:1 (passes). For text placed on #C99ACE, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C99ACE?

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

What colors go well with #C99ACE?

#C99ACE pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A0CF9B. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C99ACE below.

Is #C99ACE good for buttons?

#C99ACE works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C99ACE — white text only reaches 2.33:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C99ACE the same as CSS plum?

No — #C99ACE is not the CSS named color plum, but plum (#DDA0DD) is the closest CSS named color.

#C99ACE Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C99ACE

Not just a swatch — here's how #C99ACE works with other colors. Named schemes with #C99ACE in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #C99ACE 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 #C99ACE 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 #C99ACE 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 #C99ACE Secondary #E4D3E6 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 #C99ACE Surface #F5E6D7 Anchor #5D203E 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 #C99ACE 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 51/100

Neutral

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

Softness 63/100

High

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

Depth 25/100

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 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 40/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 49/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #C99ACE

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People also use #C99ACE 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 8.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3ECF4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CF9BC3 — 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 #C99ACE at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C99ACE;
  --color-base-rgb: 201 154 206;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.7% 0.090 323.2);
  --color-50: #FAF4FA;
  --color-100: #F1E3F2;
  --color-200: #E2C8E4;
  --color-300: #CAA1CE;
  --color-400: #B07CB6;
  --color-500: #935C99;
  --color-600: #724B77;
  --color-700: #533956;
  --color-800: #372839;
  --color-900: #221A23;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  wisteria: {
    50: '#FAF4FA',
    100: '#F1E3F2',
    200: '#E2C8E4',
    300: '#CAA1CE',
    400: '#B07CB6',
    500: '#935C99',
    600: '#724B77',
    700: '#533956',
    800: '#372839',
    900: '#221A23',
  },
}

$base: #C99ACE;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF4FA;
$base-100: #F1E3F2;
$base-200: #E2C8E4;
$base-300: #CAA1CE;
$base-400: #B07CB6;
$base-500: #935C99;
$base-600: #724B77;
$base-700: #533956;
$base-800: #372839;
$base-900: #221A23;
$base-hover: #B06AB7;
$base-subtle: #EEE3EF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C99ACE",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF4FA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1E3F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E2C8E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CAA1CE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B07CB6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#935C99",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#724B77",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#533956",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#372839",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#221A23",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}