Lilac is a
warm light color with the hex code #CC99BD.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
204, 153, 189 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 25%, 7%, 20% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Lilac
#CC99BD
Lilac color values
- HEX
- #CC99BD
- RGB
- 204, 153, 189
- HSL
- 318°, 33%, 70%
- CMYK
- 0, 25, 7, 20
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Lilac sits at 318° on the color wheel with 33% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. The moderate 33% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Lilac is rendered as rgb(204, 153, 189), where the red channel dominates at 204, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.
For print, Lilac translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 25M 7Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (25%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Lilac
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #CC99BD;
--brand-primary-rgb: 204, 153, 189;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#CC99BD',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 25%
Y: 7%
K: 20%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(204, 153, 189)
rgba(204, 153, 189, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #CC99BD?
#CC99BD is Lilac, a warm light color with RGB values of 204, 153, 189. It has a hue of 318°, 33%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #CC99BD?
The RGB color code for #CC99BD is rgb(204, 153, 189). This means it contains 204 red,
153 green, and 189 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lilac a warm or cool color?
Lilac (#CC99BD) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CC99BD in CSS?
You can use #CC99BD in CSS with:
background-color: #CC99BD; or color: #CC99BD; or as an RGB value: rgb(204, 153, 189). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 25%, 7%, 20%.