French Lilac is a
cool light color with the hex code #ECD5F6.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
236, 213, 246 in digital design or CMYK 4%, 13%, 0%, 4% for print applications.
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French Lilac
#ECD5F6
French Lilac color values
- HEX
- #ECD5F6
- RGB
- 236, 213, 246
- HSL
- 282°, 65%, 90%
- CMYK
- 4, 13, 0, 4
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
French Lilac sits at 282° on the color wheel with 65% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. At 65% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. 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(236, 213, 246), where the blue channel is highest at 246, 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 4C 13M 0Y 4K. With almost no black ink (4%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 13% 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: #ECD5F6;
--brand-primary-rgb: 236, 213, 246;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#ECD5F6',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 4%
M: 13%
Y: 0%
K: 4%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(236, 213, 246)
rgba(236, 213, 246, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #ECD5F6?
#ECD5F6 is French Lilac, a cool light color with RGB values of 236, 213, 246. It has a hue of 282°, 65%
saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #ECD5F6?
The RGB color code for #ECD5F6 is rgb(236, 213, 246). This means it contains 236 red,
213 green, and 246 blue in the RGB color model.
Is French Lilac a warm or cool color?
French Lilac (#ECD5F6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #ECD5F6 in CSS?
You can use #ECD5F6 in CSS with:
background-color: #ECD5F6; or color: #ECD5F6; or as an RGB value: rgb(236, 213, 246). For print design, use CMYK: 4%, 13%, 0%, 4%.