French Lilac

Q: How do I use #E9D1FA in CSS?

You can use #E9D1FA in CSS with: background-color: #E9D1FA; or color: #E9D1FA; or as an RGB value: rgb(233, 209, 250). For print design, use CMYK: 7%, 16%, 0%, 2%.

#E9D1FA

French Lilac is a cool light color with the hex code #E9D1FA. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 233, 209, 250 in digital design or CMYK 7%, 16%, 0%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

French Lilac color values

HEX: #E9D1FA
RGB: 233, 209, 250
HSL: 275°, 80%, 90%
CMYK: 7, 16, 0, 2

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

French Lilac sits at 275° on the color wheel with 80% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 80%, 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, 209, 250), where the blue channel is highest at 250, 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 7C 16M 0Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 7% cyan, 16% 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: #E9D1FA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 233, 209, 250;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#E9D1FA',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 7%
M: 16%
Y: 0%
K: 2%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(233, 209, 250)
rgba(233, 209, 250, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 275° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #E9D1FA?

#E9D1FA is French Lilac, a cool light color with RGB values of 233, 209, 250. It has a hue of 275°, 80% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #E9D1FA?

The RGB color code for #E9D1FA is rgb(233, 209, 250). This means it contains 233 red, 209 green, and 250 blue in the RGB color model.

Is French Lilac a warm or cool color?

French Lilac (#E9D1FA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #E9D1FA in CSS?

You can use #E9D1FA in CSS with: background-color: #E9D1FA; or color: #E9D1FA; or as an RGB value: rgb(233, 209, 250). For print design, use CMYK: 7%, 16%, 0%, 2%.