What color is #CB9ABC?

#CB9ABC is a light, muted magenta. In RGB it is rgb(203, 154, 188), and in HSL hsl(318, 32%, 70%).

Is #CB9ABC accessible as text?

On white, #CB9ABC has a contrast ratio of 2.36:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.89:1 (passes). For text placed on #CB9ABC, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CB9ABC?

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

What colors go well with #CB9ABC?

#CB9ABC pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9ACBA9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CB9ABC below.

Is #CB9ABC good for buttons?

#CB9ABC works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CB9ABC — white text only reaches 2.36:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CB9ABC the same as CSS plum?

No — #CB9ABC 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.

#CB9ABC Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CB9ABC

Not just a swatch — here's how #CB9ABC works with other colors. Named schemes with #CB9ABC in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #CB9ABC Surface #F1E8DC Highlight #F7F0E7 Secondary #BCADA0 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.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CB9ABC Secondary #BA6032 Accent #7D7540 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2922

This palette keeps Lilac as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CB9ABC Anchor #3B2922 Surface #F2E2D1 Accent #9C9462 Secondary #3C3833

Lilac anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CB9ABC Accent #A5C3C6 Surface #E8D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #25324B

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

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #CB9ABC Secondary #E4D2DE 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.

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Color Lab

How #CB9ABC 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 57/100

Neutral

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

Softness 65/100

High

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

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 5/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 28/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 38/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 53/100

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 #CB9ABC

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People also use #CB9ABC 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 7.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3ECF1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CB9AAC — 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 #CB9ABC at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CB9ABC;
  --color-base-rgb: 203 154 188;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.3% 0.074 337.9);
  --color-50: #FAF5F8;
  --color-100: #F2E4ED;
  --color-200: #E3C9DB;
  --color-300: #CCA3C0;
  --color-400: #B37FA4;
  --color-500: #975E86;
  --color-600: #754D69;
  --color-700: #543A4D;
  --color-800: #382934;
  --color-900: #231A20;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  lilac: {
    50: '#FAF5F8',
    100: '#F2E4ED',
    200: '#E3C9DB',
    300: '#CCA3C0',
    400: '#B37FA4',
    500: '#975E86',
    600: '#754D69',
    700: '#543A4D',
    800: '#382934',
    900: '#231A20',
  },
}

$base: #CB9ABC;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF5F8;
$base-100: #F2E4ED;
$base-200: #E3C9DB;
$base-300: #CCA3C0;
$base-400: #B37FA4;
$base-500: #975E86;
$base-600: #754D69;
$base-700: #543A4D;
$base-800: #382934;
$base-900: #231A20;
$base-hover: #B36B9D;
$base-subtle: #EEE2EA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CB9ABC",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF5F8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E4ED",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E3C9DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CCA3C0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B37FA4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#975E86",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#754D69",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#543A4D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#382934",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A20",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}