What color is #C99DFF?

#C99DFF is a light, soft violet. In RGB it is rgb(201, 157, 255), and in HSL hsl(267, 100%, 81%).

Is #C99DFF accessible as text?

On white, #C99DFF has a contrast ratio of 2.15:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.75:1 (passes). For text placed on #C99DFF, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C99DFF?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is violet-300 (#C4B4FF).

What colors go well with #C99DFF?

#C99DFF pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #D3FF9E. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C99DFF below.

Is #C99DFF good for buttons?

#C99DFF works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C99DFF — white text only reaches 2.15:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C99DFF the same as CSS plum?

No — #C99DFF is not the CSS named color plum, but plum (#DDA0DD) is the closest CSS named color.

#C99DFF Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C99DFF

Not just a swatch — here's how #C99DFF works with other colors. Named schemes with #C99DFF in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #C99DFF Accent #A5C4C4 Surface #E9D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #23334B

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 #C99DFF Secondary #AFB4B8 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #7F92A7 Anchor #2E3236

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

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #C99DFF Surface #F5E6D7 Anchor #5C2140 Accent #E5C2C7 Secondary #332B2F

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

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F8F4EF Accent #C99DFF Secondary #E9DBFE Support #9C9088 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.

Tech Product Signal · 5 colors

Signal #C99DFF Surface #14161A Highlight #F4F6F8 Secondary #5C6573 Accent #EEC6FF

Wisteria is the vivid signal in this product UI — on a near-black surface with cool white, a slate grey and a lighter tint of Wisteria.

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Color Lab

How #C99DFF 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 38/100

Neutral

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

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 0/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 35/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 55/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 36/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 35/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #C99DFF

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For branding

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People also use #C99DFF 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 8.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5EEFC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EA9EFF — 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 #C99DFF at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

Website / UI

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Revenue

$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

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NIGHT
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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

Interior

Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #C99DFF;
  --color-base-rgb: 201 157 255;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.3% 0.143 303.9);
  --color-50: #F7F0FE;
  --color-100: #E9D8FD;
  --color-200: #D2B1FC;
  --color-300: #B177F8;
  --color-400: #9146EC;
  --color-500: #7222D2;
  --color-600: #5B239F;
  --color-700: #431F70;
  --color-800: #2E1848;
  --color-900: #1D112C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  wisteria: {
    50: '#F7F0FE',
    100: '#E9D8FD',
    200: '#D2B1FC',
    300: '#B177F8',
    400: '#9146EC',
    500: '#7222D2',
    600: '#5B239F',
    700: '#431F70',
    800: '#2E1848',
    900: '#1D112C',
  },
}

$base: #C99DFF;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F7F0FE;
$base-100: #E9D8FD;
$base-200: #D2B1FC;
$base-300: #B177F8;
$base-400: #9146EC;
$base-500: #7222D2;
$base-600: #5B239F;
$base-700: #431F70;
$base-800: #2E1848;
$base-900: #1D112C;
$base-hover: #9C4BFF;
$base-subtle: #EFE5FC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C99DFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F7F0FE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E9D8FD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#D2B1FC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#B177F8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#9146EC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#7222D2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#5B239F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#431F70",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#2E1848",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1D112C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}