French Lilac is a
warm light color with the hex code #E9C0E9.
Also known as
"Classic Rose"
by Linktree
.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
233, 192, 233 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 18%, 0%, 9% for print applications.
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Currently, 1 brand uses this color in their visual identity, making it a proven choice for professional branding and web design.
French Lilac
#E9C0E9 aka “Classic Rose” by Linktree
French Lilac color values
- HEX
- #E9C0E9
- RGB
- 233, 192, 233
- HSL
- 300°, 48%, 83%
- CMYK
- 0, 18, 0, 9
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
French Lilac sits at 300° on the color wheel with 48% saturation and 83% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. The moderate 48% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.
In digital environments, French Lilac is rendered as rgb(233, 192, 233), where the red channel dominates at 233, 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, French Lilac translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 18M 0Y 9K. The low-to-moderate black value (9%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (18%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. In brand applications, this exact value is specified as Classic Rose.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use French Lilac
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #E9C0E9;
--brand-primary-rgb: 233, 192, 233;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#E9C0E9',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 18%
Y: 0%
K: 9%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(233, 192, 233)
rgba(233, 192, 233, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #E9C0E9?
#E9C0E9 is French Lilac, a warm light color with RGB values of 233, 192, 233. It has a hue of 300°, 48%
saturation, and 83% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #E9C0E9?
The RGB color code for #E9C0E9 is rgb(233, 192, 233). This means it contains 233 red,
192 green, and 233 blue in the RGB color model.
Is French Lilac a warm or cool color?
French Lilac (#E9C0E9) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #E9C0E9 in CSS?
You can use #E9C0E9 in CSS with:
background-color: #E9C0E9; or color: #E9C0E9; or as an RGB value: rgb(233, 192, 233). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 18%, 0%, 9%.