French Lilac is a
cool light color with the hex code #E9CEFD.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
233, 206, 253 in digital design or CMYK 8%, 19%, 0%, 1% for print applications.
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French Lilac
#E9CEFD
French Lilac color values
- HEX
- #E9CEFD
- RGB
- 233, 206, 253
- HSL
- 274°, 92%, 90%
- CMYK
- 8, 19, 0, 1
Shades & tints
About this color
French Lilac sits at 274° on the color wheel with 92% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 92%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. 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, 206, 253), where the blue channel is highest at 253, though it sits close to the other channels. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, French Lilac translates to a CMYK breakdown of 8C 19M 0Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 8% cyan, 19% magenta. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. 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 French Lilac
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #E9CEFD;
--brand-primary-rgb: 233, 206, 253;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#E9CEFD',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 8%
M: 19%
Y: 0%
K: 1% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(233, 206, 253)
rgba(233, 206, 253, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #E9CEFD?
What is the RGB value of #E9CEFD?
Is French Lilac a warm or cool color?
How do I use #E9CEFD in CSS?
background-color: #E9CEFD; or color: #E9CEFD; or as an RGB value: rgb(233, 206, 253). For print design, use CMYK: 8%, 19%, 0%, 1%.