Imperial Lilac color: hex code #A99FCF
Imperial Lilac has the hex code #A99FCF. It is a light, desaturated violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 66.3% red, 62.4% green and 81.2% blue (169, 159, 207).
Its hue angle is 252°, with 33% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 23% magenta, 0% yellow and 19% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.55:1).
Imperial Lilac (#A99FCF) color codes
| HEX | #A99FCF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(169, 159, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(66.3%, 62.4%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(252, 33%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(252, 23%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 23%, 0%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(67.83, 13.44, -23.18) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(67.83, 26.79, 300.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(40.02, 37.736, 64.195) | |
| Decimal | 11116495 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Imperial Lilac, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #A99FCF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.55:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A99FCF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.55:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #A99FCF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#94a6d1Protanopia
no red cones#95a5ceDeuteranopia
no green cones#a2a6afTritanopia
no blue cones#a5a5a5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a99fcf; }
.text { color: #a99fcf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a99fcf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(169 159 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a99fcf, #c19fcf); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Wisteria.
See #A99FCF on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #A99FCF?
- #A99FCF is a light, desaturated violet known as Imperial Lilac. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Imperial Lilac?
- The RGB value is 169, 159, 207: 169 red, 159 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Imperial Lilac?
- The complementary color is #C5CF9F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A99FCF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.55:1 and white text 2.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.