#C6B9E4
- Brightness
- 194.3
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 258°, 44%, 81%
- HSV V %
- 89%
- Lab
- 77.5, 12.9, -19.8
- CMYK (%)
- 13%, 19%, 0%, 11%
- PNG size
- 6.2 KB
- Tone / Feel
- light, soft cool hue
Recommended text: Black (11.46:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #C6B9E4
Common Name: Pantone 2635 C
RGB: 198, 185, 228
HSL: 234°, 42%, 82%
Contrast (vs. White): 2.6 (AA fail)
Contrast (vs. Black): 8.3 (AA pass)
Mood Blurb: #C6B9E4 is a soft, refined lilac with a soothing, calm feel, often associated with luxury and elegance. It evokes a sense of serenity, making it ideal for sophisticated, minimalist designs. This color's muted yet elegant tone appeals widely in visual art, interior design, and branding, particularly where soft sophistication is desired.
Close Named Matches:
- Pantone Solid Coated: #C6B9E4 (Exact Match)
- Behr Paint: Confetti, #CBBBDF (ΔE=3.97)
- Benjamin Moore: Amethyst Cream, #C0AED8 (ΔE=4.07)
- Dulux Heritage: Light Cobalt, #9EB4CB (ΔE=17.18)
Why Designers Use It:
Designers gravitate toward #C6B9E4 due to its understated sophistication, making it suitable for both high-end product design and serene, calming environments. It’s common in beauty, fashion, and wellness industries, often used to evoke a sense of luxury and comfort. The color has cultural associations with creativity and tranquility, popular in visual art and branding for calming spaces or emotional appeals. Its neutrality and soft tone make it versatile for creating balance in more vivid color schemes.
This color is also favored for its association with Pantone’s strong presence in the design world, especially within product packaging and brand identities targeting a refined or elegant demographic. Its use in interior design can help create peaceful atmospheres, while in fashion, it resonates as a classic, understated choice that fits well within both spring collections and timeless designs.