Purple
Lilac
Lilac
#B399FFClick to copy
Lilac Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(179, 153, 255)Copy
HSLhsl(255, 100%, 80%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(255, 40%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(30%, 40%, 0%, 0%)Copy
Lilac Color Schemes
Complementary
#B399FF
Click to copy#E5FF99
Click to copyAnalogous
#99B2FF
Click to copy#E699FF
Click to copySplit Complementary
#FFE699
Click to copy#B2FF99
Click to copyMonochromatic
#B399FF
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#6733FF
Click to copy#3400CC
Click to copy#1A0066
Click to copyLilac WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
2.35 : 1
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Black background #000000
8.92 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.16 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
5.37 : 1
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Lilac Shade Variants
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Lilac Color Introduction
Definition
Lilac (HEX #B399FF) has the RGB value rgb(179, 153, 255), the HSL value hsl(255°, 100%, 80%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(30%, 40%, 0%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Lilac is #E5FF99, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #99B2FF and #E699FF that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#FFE699, #B2FF99) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Lilac uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Lilac has a contrast ratio of 2.35:1 against white and 8.92:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Purple sits between warm and cool, evoking lavender, amethyst and twilight. Mysterious and luxurious, it has long been associated with royalty and artistic creation. Specifically, Lilac has a lightness of 80% and a saturation of 100%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: The pale purple of lilac blossoms.
Color Psychology
Purple can evoke romance, imagination and nobility, with a marked air of mystery; psychologically it symbolizes elegance, spirituality and creativity. For this reason Lilac tends to leave a first impression of being mysterious and elegant in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Purple suits beauty and skincare, art exhibitions, mysterious themes and any scene that needs a sophisticated, romantic feel. In real projects, Lilac is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Purple”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Lilac Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.