All you need to know about Lilac.

Find out what the color means and how you can pair it with other colors to achieve beautiful results.

Lilac Color Guide: The Gentle, Spiritual Hue of Tranquility

Lilac (#C8A2C8) is a soft, pale violet shade that embodies tranquility, innocence, youthfulness, and spirituality. Named after the delicate flower of the same name, lilac is created by blending blue and red with a touch of white, resulting in a pastel tone that exudes calmness and elegance.

Lilac: Color Symbolism and Versatility

Lilac (#C8A2C8) is known for its soothing qualities, making it an ideal choice for designs that aim to evoke peace, calm, and gentle femininity. Often associated with spirituality and innocence, lilac adds a touch of delicacy and grace, making it perfect for romantic or serene settings.

Perfect Pairings with Lilac (#C8A2C8)

Lilac (#C8A2C8) pairs effortlessly with soft, muted tones, including:

Light oranges (#FFA07A), blues (#ADD8E6), and greens (#98FB98) for a gentle, serene palette that exudes calm energy.

For a more delicate and feminine aesthetic, combine lilac with white (#FFFFFF), olive (#808000), and various shades of purple (#800080) for a harmonious, romantic vibe.

Use lilac as an accent or background to bring a subtle, calming effect to more vibrant or bold palettes.

Lilac Color Specifications

Hex Code: #C8A2C8 – Incorporate this gentle hue in your designs to add a serene, spiritual, and graceful touch to any project.

Color conversion

HEX
#C8A2C8

RGB DECIMAL
200, 162, 200

RGB PERCENTAGE
0.8, 0.6, 0.8

HSL
300.0, 0.3, 0.7, 1.0

HSV
300.0, 0.2, 0.8

CMYK
0.0, 0.2, 0.0, 0.2

LAB
71.1, 20.5, -14.1

NUMBER
13148872

LUMINANCE
0.42

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