What color is #CC9DCB?

#CC9DCB is a light, muted purple. In RGB it is rgb(204, 157, 203), and in HSL hsl(301, 32%, 71%).

Is #CC9DCB accessible as text?

On white, #CC9DCB has a contrast ratio of 2.27:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.25:1 (passes). For text placed on #CC9DCB, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CC9DCB?

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

What colors go well with #CC9DCB?

#CC9DCB pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9DCD9E. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CC9DCB below.

Is #CC9DCB good for buttons?

#CC9DCB works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CC9DCB — white text only reaches 2.27:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CC9DCB the same as CSS plum?

No — #CC9DCB is not the CSS named color plum, but plum (#DDA0DD) is the closest CSS named color.

#CC9DCB Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CC9DCB

Not just a swatch — here's how #CC9DCB works with other colors. Named schemes with #CC9DCB in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #CC9DCB Surface #F1E8DC Highlight #F7F0E7 Secondary #BDADA1 Ink #2C2723

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 #CC9DCB Accent #A5C3C5 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 #CC9DCB Secondary #AFB4B9 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 #CC9DCB Secondary #E7D6E6 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 #CC9DCB Surface #F5E6D7 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 #CC9DCB 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 53/100

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 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 2/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 55/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 32/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 37/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 51/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CC9DCB

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People also use #CC9DCB 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 8.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4EDF4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CD9DBC — 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 #CC9DCB at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CC9DCB;
  --color-base-rgb: 204 157 203;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.4% 0.083 327.0);
  --color-50: #FAF5FA;
  --color-100: #F2E4F1;
  --color-200: #E3C9E3;
  --color-300: #CCA3CC;
  --color-400: #B37FB3;
  --color-500: #975E96;
  --color-600: #754D74;
  --color-700: #543A54;
  --color-800: #382938;
  --color-900: #231A23;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  lilac: {
    50: '#FAF5FA',
    100: '#F2E4F1',
    200: '#E3C9E3',
    300: '#CCA3CC',
    400: '#B37FB3',
    500: '#975E96',
    600: '#754D74',
    700: '#543A54',
    800: '#382938',
    900: '#231A23',
  },
}

$base: #CC9DCB;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF5FA;
$base-100: #F2E4F1;
$base-200: #E3C9E3;
$base-300: #CCA3CC;
$base-400: #B37FB3;
$base-500: #975E96;
$base-600: #754D74;
$base-700: #543A54;
$base-800: #382938;
$base-900: #231A23;
$base-hover: #B46EB3;
$base-subtle: #EEE3EE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CC9DCB",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF5FA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E4F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E3C9E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CCA3CC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B37FB3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#975E96",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#754D74",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#543A54",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#382938",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A23",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}