Light Lilac color: hex code #DCC6D2
Light Lilac has the hex code #DCC6D2. It is a light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.3% red, 77.6% green and 82.4% blue (220, 198, 210).
Its hue angle is 327°, with 24% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 5% yellow and 14% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.05:1).
Light Lilac (#DCC6D2) color codes
| HEX | #DCC6D2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(220, 198, 210) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.3%, 77.6%, 82.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(327, 24%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(327, 10%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 10%, 5%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.98, 9.77, -3.16) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.98, 10.27, 342.09) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.341, 60.258, 69.36) | |
| Decimal | 14468818 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Light 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 #DCC6D2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DCC6D2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.05:1 | 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 #DCC6D2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c7cad3Protanopia
no red cones#cccdd1Deuteranopia
no green cones#dfc6caTritanopia
no blue cones#ccccccAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dcc6d2; }
.text { color: #dcc6d2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dcc6d2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(220 198 210 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dcc6d2, #dcc6c7); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Thistle.
See #DCC6D2 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #DCC6D2?
- #DCC6D2 is a light, grayish rose known as Light Lilac. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Light Lilac?
- The RGB value is 220, 198, 210: 220 red, 198 green and 210 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Light Lilac?
- The complementary color is #C6DCD0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DCC6D2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.05:1 and white text 1.61:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.