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French Lilac

#FAD1F7

French Lilac is a warm light color with the hex code #FAD1F7. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 250, 209, 247 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 16%, 1%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

French Lilac color values

HEX
#FAD1F7
RGB
250, 209, 247
HSL
304°, 80%, 90%
CMYK
0, 16, 1, 2

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

French Lilac sits at 304° on the color wheel with 80% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta 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(250, 209, 247), where the red channel dominates at 250, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. 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 0C 16M 1Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 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

Split-Complementary

How to use French Lilac

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #FAD1F7;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 250, 209, 247;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#FAD1F7',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 16%
Y: 1%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(250, 209, 247)
rgba(250, 209, 247, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

2 brand s with colors near 304° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank
Dunkin' logo
Dunkin'

Frequently asked questions

What color is #FAD1F7?
#FAD1F7 is French Lilac, a warm light color with RGB values of 250, 209, 247. It has a hue of 304°, 80% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FAD1F7?
The RGB color code for #FAD1F7 is rgb(250, 209, 247). This means it contains 250 red, 209 green, and 247 blue in the RGB color model.
Is French Lilac a warm or cool color?
French Lilac (#FAD1F7) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FAD1F7 in CSS?
You can use #FAD1F7 in CSS with: background-color: #FAD1F7; or color: #FAD1F7; or as an RGB value: rgb(250, 209, 247). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 16%, 1%, 2%.

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