What color is #C99FC0?

#C99FC0 is a light, muted magenta. In RGB it is rgb(201, 159, 192), and in HSL hsl(313, 28%, 71%).

Is #C99FC0 accessible as text?

On white, #C99FC0 has a contrast ratio of 2.28:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.20:1 (passes). For text placed on #C99FC0, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C99FC0?

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

What colors go well with #C99FC0?

#C99FC0 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A0CAA9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C99FC0 below.

Is #C99FC0 good for buttons?

#C99FC0 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C99FC0 — white text only reaches 2.28:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C99FC0 the same as CSS plum?

No — #C99FC0 is not the CSS named color plum, but plum (#DDA0DD) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#C99FC0 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C99FC0

Not just a swatch — here's how #C99FC0 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C99FC0 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #C99FC0 Surface #F1E8DC Highlight #F7F0E7 Secondary #BCADA1 Ink #2B2723

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 #C99FC0 Accent #A5C3C6 Surface #E8D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #25334B

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 #C99FC0 Secondary #AFB3B9 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #8191A8 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 #F7F4EF Accent #C99FC0 Secondary #E5D6E2 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 #C99FC0 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5D203D Accent #E6C2C5 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 #C99FC0 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 55/100

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 4/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 52/100

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 93/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #C99FC0

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People also use #C99FC0 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 8.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3EDF2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CAA0B3 — 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 #C99FC0 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C99FC0;
  --color-base-rgb: 201 159 192;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.1% 0.066 333.8);
  --color-50: #FAF5F9;
  --color-100: #F1E5EE;
  --color-200: #E2CBDD;
  --color-300: #CAA6C2;
  --color-400: #B082A6;
  --color-500: #936288;
  --color-600: #724F6B;
  --color-700: #533C4E;
  --color-800: #372A34;
  --color-900: #221B21;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  lilac: {
    50: '#FAF5F9',
    100: '#F1E5EE',
    200: '#E2CBDD',
    300: '#CAA6C2',
    400: '#B082A6',
    500: '#936288',
    600: '#724F6B',
    700: '#533C4E',
    800: '#372A34',
    900: '#221B21',
  },
}

$base: #C99FC0;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF5F9;
$base-100: #F1E5EE;
$base-200: #E2CBDD;
$base-300: #CAA6C2;
$base-400: #B082A6;
$base-500: #936288;
$base-600: #724F6B;
$base-700: #533C4E;
$base-800: #372A34;
$base-900: #221B21;
$base-hover: #B072A2;
$base-subtle: #EEE4EB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C99FC0",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF5F9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1E5EE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E2CBDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CAA6C2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B082A6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#936288",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#724F6B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#533C4E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#372A34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#221B21",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}