Lilac
Vibrant lilac with a cool modern edge
Lilac #cea2fd is a light, high-chroma purple with cool undertones. Because it remains intense, it works best as a primary accent rather than a full background. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoals for a modern, high-contrast look. The hex code for this shade is #cea2fd. Black text provides excellent readability on this color, making it a reliable choice for accessible UI components.
Questions about Lilac
What is the hex code for Lilac?
Lilac is #cea2fd. In RGB that is rgb(206, 162, 253), in HSL hsl(269, 96%, 81%) and in CMYK 19%, 36%, 0%, 1%.
How can I effectively use #cea2fd in a digital design?
Use #cea2fd primarily as an accent color for buttons, call-to-action elements, or subtle UI highlights rather than a background. Its high chroma creates visual interest that pairs perfectly with deep charcoal or dark navy text for high readability.
Does #cea2fd lean warm or cool in a color scheme?
This shade of lilac carries distinct cool undertones that separate it from warmer, reddish-purple hues. Because of this coolness, it feels crisp and modern, making it a great choice for clean interfaces that need a pop of saturated color without warmth.
Is Lilac readable on white or black?
Lilac has a 2.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.21:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.