Matt Lilac color: hex code #DEC6D3
Matt Lilac has the hex code #DEC6D3. It is a very light, desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.1% red, 77.6% green and 82.7% blue (222, 198, 211).
Its hue angle is 328°, with 27% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 11% magenta, 5% yellow and 13% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.12:1).
Matt Lilac (#DEC6D3) color codes
| HEX | #DEC6D3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(222, 198, 211) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.1%, 77.6%, 82.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(328, 27%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(328, 11%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 11%, 5%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.18, 10.64, -3.38) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.18, 11.16, 342.35) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.075, 60.622, 70.047) | |
| Decimal | 14599891 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Matt 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 #DEC6D3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DEC6D3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.12:1 | 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 #DEC6D3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c7cad4Protanopia
no red cones#ccced2Deuteranopia
no green cones#e2c6caTritanopia
no blue cones#ccccccAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dec6d3; }
.text { color: #dec6d3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dec6d3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(222 198 211 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dec6d3, #dec6c7); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Thistle.
See #DEC6D3 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #DEC6D3?
- #DEC6D3 is a very light, desaturated rose known as Matt Lilac. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Matt Lilac?
- The RGB value is 222, 198, 211: 222 red, 198 green and 211 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Matt Lilac?
- The complementary color is #C6DED1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DEC6D3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.12:1 and white text 1.6:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.