What color is #CFA0CD?

#CFA0CD is a light, muted purple. In RGB it is rgb(207, 160, 205), and in HSL hsl(303, 33%, 72%).

Is #CFA0CD accessible as text?

On white, #CFA0CD has a contrast ratio of 2.20:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.56:1 (passes). For text placed on #CFA0CD, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CFA0CD?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is violet-300 (#C4B4FF).

What colors go well with #CFA0CD?

#CFA0CD pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A0CFA2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CFA0CD below.

Is #CFA0CD good for buttons?

#CFA0CD works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CFA0CD — white text only reaches 2.20:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CFA0CD the same as CSS plum?

No — #CFA0CD is not the CSS named color plum, but plum (#DDA0DD) is the closest CSS named color.

#CFA0CD Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CFA0CD

Not just a swatch — here's how #CFA0CD works with other colors. Named schemes with #CFA0CD in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #CFA0CD 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 #CFA0CD 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 #CFA0CD 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 #CFA0CD Secondary #EAD9E9 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 #CFA0CD 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 #CFA0CD 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 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 2/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 54/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 32/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 34/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 53/100

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 #CFA0CD

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People also use #CFA0CD 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 8.5:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #CFA0BD — 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 #CFA0CD at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CFA0CD;
  --color-base-rgb: 207 160 205;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.3% 0.082 327.7);
  --color-50: #FAF5FA;
  --color-100: #F2E3F1;
  --color-200: #E4C9E2;
  --color-300: #CDA2CB;
  --color-400: #B47EB2;
  --color-500: #975D95;
  --color-600: #754C73;
  --color-700: #553A53;
  --color-800: #382938;
  --color-900: #231A23;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  lilac: {
    50: '#FAF5FA',
    100: '#F2E3F1',
    200: '#E4C9E2',
    300: '#CDA2CB',
    400: '#B47EB2',
    500: '#975D95',
    600: '#754C73',
    700: '#553A53',
    800: '#382938',
    900: '#231A23',
  },
}

$base: #CFA0CD;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF5FA;
$base-100: #F2E3F1;
$base-200: #E4C9E2;
$base-300: #CDA2CB;
$base-400: #B47EB2;
$base-500: #975D95;
$base-600: #754C73;
$base-700: #553A53;
$base-800: #382938;
$base-900: #231A23;
$base-hover: #B76FB3;
$base-subtle: #EFE4EE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CFA0CD",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF5FA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E3F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E4C9E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CDA2CB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B47EB2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#975D95",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#754C73",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#553A53",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#382938",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A23",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}