What color is #CD99C5?

#CD99C5 is a light, muted purple. In RGB it is rgb(205, 153, 197), and in HSL hsl(309, 34%, 70%).

Is #CD99C5 accessible as text?

On white, #CD99C5 has a contrast ratio of 2.34:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.96:1 (passes). For text placed on #CD99C5, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CD99C5?

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

What colors go well with #CD99C5?

#CD99C5 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #98CDA0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CD99C5 below.

Is #CD99C5 good for buttons?

#CD99C5 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CD99C5 — white text only reaches 2.34:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CD99C5 the same as CSS plum?

No — #CD99C5 is not the CSS named color plum, but plum (#DDA0DD) is the closest CSS named color.

#CD99C5 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CD99C5

Not just a swatch — here's how #CD99C5 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CD99C5 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #CD99C5 Surface #F1E8DC Highlight #F7F0E7 Secondary #BDADA1 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 #CD99C5 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 #CD99C5 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 #CD99C5 Secondary #E6D3E2 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 #CD99C5 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 #CD99C5 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 64/100

High

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

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 4/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 39/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 50/100

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 #CD99C5

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People also use #CD99C5 with

Thistle Puce Medium Aquamarine Gainsboro Eggplant

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 #F3ECF2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CD98B3 — 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 #CD99C5 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CD99C5;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 153 197;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.6% 0.085 331.8);
  --color-50: #FAF4F9;
  --color-100: #F2E3F0;
  --color-200: #E4C8E0;
  --color-300: #CEA2C7;
  --color-400: #B57DAD;
  --color-500: #985C8F;
  --color-600: #764C70;
  --color-700: #553A51;
  --color-800: #392836;
  --color-900: #231A22;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  lilac: {
    50: '#FAF4F9',
    100: '#F2E3F0',
    200: '#E4C8E0',
    300: '#CEA2C7',
    400: '#B57DAD',
    500: '#985C8F',
    600: '#764C70',
    700: '#553A51',
    800: '#392836',
    900: '#231A22',
  },
}

$base: #CD99C5;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF4F9;
$base-100: #F2E3F0;
$base-200: #E4C8E0;
$base-300: #CEA2C7;
$base-400: #B57DAD;
$base-500: #985C8F;
$base-600: #764C70;
$base-700: #553A51;
$base-800: #392836;
$base-900: #231A22;
$base-hover: #B569AA;
$base-subtle: #EEE2EC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CD99C5",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF4F9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E3F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E4C8E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CEA2C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B57DAD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#985C8F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#764C70",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#553A51",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#392836",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A22",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}