PURPLES

Lilás

#CC99FF

RGB 204, 153, 255 · HSL 270°, 100%, 80% · CMYK 20, 40, 0, 0

Lilás is #CC99FF in HEX — rgb(204, 153, 255), hsl(270°, 100%, 80%), cmyk(20%, 40%, 0%, 0%).

Lilás pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 270°, 100%, 80%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#CC99FF

RGB204, 153, 255

HSL270°, 100%, 80%

HSV270°, 40%, 100%

CMYK20, 40, 0, 0

Decimal13408767

CSS RGBrgb(204, 153, 255)

CSS HSLhsl(270, 100%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lovers Knot P100-4

ΔE 2.8 · #C89CFF

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Pride DE5991

ΔE 24.1 · #A274B5

PPG

Plum Perfect 1250-5

ΔE 25.3 · #B48AC2

Vista Paint

Happy Hyacinth K-1

ΔE 25.4 · #B376B3

Hallman-Lindsay

Cut Velvet 1192

ΔE 25.9 · #B391C8

Valspar

Plum Burst 4002-10B

ΔE 26.5 · #A381BA

Dulux

Playtime S45H5

ΔE 26.6 · #A686BE

Benjamin Moore

Crocus 2071-40

ΔE 27.5 · #9B81BA

Kilz

Indulgence RA190-02

ΔE 31.1 · #B38BB8

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 31.4 · #776BAB

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 32.9 · #A18AB7

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 36.1 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 41.2 · #4A72B0

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 41.5 · #2D61AD

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 46.1 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 46.7 · #1F4992

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral violet with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CC99FF

#CCFF99

Analogous

#9999FF

#CC99FF

#FF99FF

Triadic

#CC99FF

#FFCC99

#99FFCC

Split-Complementary

#CC99FF

#FFFF99

#99FF99

Tetradic

#CC99FF

#FF9999

#CCFF99

#99FFFF

Monochromatic

#7F00FF

#A64DFF

#CC99FF

#F2E5FF

Rectangle

#CC99FF

#FF99CC

#CCFF99

#99FFCC

Compound

#CC99FF

#FF99FF

#CCFF99

#99FF99

Variations

Lighter

#D6ADFF

#E0C6FA

#EDE1FA

Darker

#A347FF

#7000E0

#410083

Saturation

#CCBDDB

#CC99FF

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.19:1

Fail

vs Black

9.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CC99FF

#9DB8FF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC99FF

#A3A3F5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC99FF

#C2B0A5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Lilás carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#D89FDA

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#CC99FF

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#C6A4FF

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBE7EE

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#ADEF6C

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #CC99FF;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC99FF;

CSS Variable

--color-lilás: #CC99FF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lilás': '#CC99FF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC99FF] text-[#CC99FF]

SCSS

$lilás: #CC99FF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC99FF?

#CC99FF is Lilás, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #CC99FF warm or cool?

Lilás reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lilás?

Lilás works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Lilás?

Lilás pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Lilás?

You can download Lilás on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Lilás?

The hex code is #CC99FF. In RGB it's 204, 153, 255, and in HSL it's 270°, 100%, 80%.

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