#D9C3C1
- Brightness
- 201.6
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 5°, 24%, 80%
- HSV V %
- 85%
- Lab
- 80.5, 7.4, 3.8
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 10%, 11%, 15%
- PNG size
- 5.9 KB
- Tone / Feel
- light, soft warm hue
Recommended text: Black (12.53:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #D9C3C1
Common Name: Lyric Lilac
RGB: 217, 195, 193
HSL: 12°, 19%, 83%
Contrast Ratio: 5.3:1 (AA Pass vs. White), 10.6:1 (AA Pass vs. Black)
Mood:
Lyric Lilac brings a soft, gentle touch with its delicate pink undertones. It is often associated with calm, serenity, and sophistication. Its light hue makes it versatile for a variety of design contexts, especially in soft and elegant settings. This color is popular in both contemporary and vintage designs, where it evokes a sense of peace and subtle luxury.
Close Matches
- Dutch Boy: #D9C3C1 (Exact match, ΔE=0.00)
- Behr: Peony Blush, #DAC1BF (ΔE=1.26)
- Benjamin Moore: Pale Berry, #DCC4C1 (ΔE=1.07)
- Dulux: Crushed Cotton 1, #D9C4BC (ΔE=3.17)
- Farrow & Ball: Peignoir, #D6C8C3 (ΔE=3.57)
Why Designers Use It
Lyric Lilac is favored for its delicate and sophisticated tone. It's a go-to choice in design for creating a refined atmosphere, often found in interior design for living rooms, bedrooms, and boutique spaces. This color is especially common in the fashion and beauty industries, often used in cosmetics packaging or soft textile patterns. Its subtlety and muted nature give it flexibility, making it suitable for both contemporary minimalist spaces and more traditional, elegant environments.
The color's popularity is partly attributed to its adaptability in high-end branding. It's frequently used in product designs where an understated, luxurious look is desired. The tone has gained some traction in regions where pastel colors have remained in fashion, particularly in European and North American interiors. The use of Lyric Lilac suggests an appreciation for comfort and understated elegance. It's not just a passing trend but a part of a broader cultural move toward softer, more peaceful hues in everyday spaces.