What color is #CC9EC2?

#CC9EC2 is a light, muted magenta. In RGB it is rgb(204, 158, 194), and in HSL hsl(313, 31%, 71%).

Is #CC9EC2 accessible as text?

On white, #CC9EC2 has a contrast ratio of 2.27:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.24:1 (passes). For text placed on #CC9EC2, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CC9EC2?

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

What colors go well with #CC9EC2?

#CC9EC2 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9ECCA8. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CC9EC2 below.

Is #CC9EC2 good for buttons?

#CC9EC2 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CC9EC2 — white text only reaches 2.27:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CC9EC2 the same as CSS plum?

No — #CC9EC2 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.

#CC9EC2 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CC9EC2

Not just a swatch — here's how #CC9EC2 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CC9EC2 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #CC9EC2 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 #CC9EC2 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 #CC9EC2 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 #CC9EC2 Secondary #E7D6E3 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 #CC9EC2 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5D203C 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 #CC9EC2 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 66/100

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 54/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 28/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 35/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 54/100

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 #CC9EC2

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People also use #CC9EC2 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 #F4EDF2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CC9EB3 — 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 #CC9EC2 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CC9EC2;
  --color-base-rgb: 204 158 194;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.3% 0.073 334.1);
  --color-50: #FAF5F9;
  --color-100: #F1E4EE;
  --color-200: #E3CADD;
  --color-300: #CCA4C3;
  --color-400: #B37FA8;
  --color-500: #965F8A;
  --color-600: #744E6C;
  --color-700: #543B4E;
  --color-800: #382935;
  --color-900: #231A21;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  lilac: {
    50: '#FAF5F9',
    100: '#F1E4EE',
    200: '#E3CADD',
    300: '#CCA4C3',
    400: '#B37FA8',
    500: '#965F8A',
    600: '#744E6C',
    700: '#543B4E',
    800: '#382935',
    900: '#231A21',
  },
}

$base: #CC9EC2;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF5F9;
$base-100: #F1E4EE;
$base-200: #E3CADD;
$base-300: #CCA4C3;
$base-400: #B37FA8;
$base-500: #965F8A;
$base-600: #744E6C;
$base-700: #543B4E;
$base-800: #382935;
$base-900: #231A21;
$base-hover: #B36FA4;
$base-subtle: #EEE4EC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CC9EC2",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF5F9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1E4EE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E3CADD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CCA4C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B37FA8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#965F8A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#744E6C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#543B4E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#382935",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A21",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}