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French Lilac

#FDCCFF

French Lilac is a cool light color with the hex code #FDCCFF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 253, 204, 255 in digital design or CMYK 1%, 20%, 0%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

French Lilac color values

HEX
#FDCCFF
RGB
253, 204, 255
HSL
298°, 100%, 90%
CMYK
1, 20, 0, 0

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

French Lilac sits at 298° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, 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(253, 204, 255), where the blue channel is highest at 255, 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 1C 20M 0Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 20% 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: #FDCCFF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 253, 204, 255;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#FDCCFF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 1%
M: 20%
Y: 0%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(253, 204, 255)
rgba(253, 204, 255, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

2 brand s with colors near 298° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank
Instagram logo
Instagram

Frequently asked questions

What color is #FDCCFF?
#FDCCFF is French Lilac, a cool light color with RGB values of 253, 204, 255. It has a hue of 298°, 100% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FDCCFF?
The RGB color code for #FDCCFF is rgb(253, 204, 255). This means it contains 253 red, 204 green, and 255 blue in the RGB color model.
Is French Lilac a warm or cool color?
French Lilac (#FDCCFF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FDCCFF in CSS?
You can use #FDCCFF in CSS with: background-color: #FDCCFF; or color: #FDCCFF; or as an RGB value: rgb(253, 204, 255). For print design, use CMYK: 1%, 20%, 0%, 0%.

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