Purple color · XKCD survey name
Deep Lilac Color Code: #966EBD
Deep Lilac (#966EBD) is a medium, soft violet shade: RGB 150, 110, 189, HSL 270°, 37%, 59%. Black text reads best on it (5.26:1 contrast).
Deep Lilac color values
#966EBD
rgb(150, 110, 189)
hsl(270, 37%, 59%)
270, 42%, 74%
hwb(270 43% 26%)
21%, 42%, 0%, 26%
9858749
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Deep Lilac?
“Deep Lilac” is a crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey, in which participants typed names for colors they were shown. It is a popular everyday label rather than an official standard.
Its hue angle of 270° places it in the violet part of the color wheel, with 37% saturation (soft) and 59% lightness (medium). It sits between warm and cool.
Compared with the other purple colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 64% of them and more saturated than 19% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.213, which makes it a mid-tone color. That is above the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so black text has the advantage.
Deep Lilac counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 59% and its relative luminance is 0.213. Black text reads best on it (5.26:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Deep Lilac
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 3.99:1 Limited | Fail | Pass | Fail | Fail |
| Black text | Sample text | 5.26:1 Good | Pass | Pass | Fail | Pass |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Deep Lilac
Complementary color
Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart). They give the strongest hue contrast, which suits calls to action and accents.
Analogous colors
Analogous colors are neighbors on the wheel, 30° either side of the base hue. They blend smoothly and are easy to combine in backgrounds, gradients and illustrations.
Triadic colors
A triadic scheme uses three hues spaced 120° apart. It is lively yet balanced, and works best when one color leads and the other two act as accents.
Split-complementary colors
Split-complementary keeps the base color and uses the two colors on either side of its complement (150° and 210°). The contrast is strong but gentler than a direct complement.
Tetradic colors
A tetradic (rectangle) scheme combines two complementary pairs at 0°, 60°, 180° and 240°. It offers variety but needs one dominant color to stay balanced.
Monochromatic variants
Monochromatic variants keep the same hue and saturation and only change lightness, which makes them dependable for UI scales and subtle layered designs.
A “≈” before a name means the exact harmony color has no named match, so the link goes to the closest named color.
Tints and shades of Deep Lilac
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
Select any swatch to copy its HEX code. Build longer scales with the tints and shades tool.
Similar colors
Where to use Deep Lilac
- Card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (5.26:1 contrast with black)
- Large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough
- Creative and entertainment branding
- Premium-feeling accents and gradients
- Illustrations and hero sections
- Tags, badges and highlights
Use Deep Lilac in CSS
:root {
--color-deep-lilac: #966EBD;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-deep-lilac);
background-color: #966EBD;
border: 2px solid #966EBD;
}Questions about Deep Lilac
What is the HEX code for Deep Lilac?
Deep Lilac is #966EBD.
What is the RGB value of Deep Lilac?
The RGB value of Deep Lilac is 150, 110, 189: 150 red, 110 green and 189 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(150, 110, 189) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Deep Lilac?
The HSL value of Deep Lilac is 270°, 37%, 59% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(270, 37%, 59%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Deep Lilac?
A standard conversion gives about C 21%, M 42%, Y 0%, K 26%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Deep Lilac a light or dark color?
Deep Lilac counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 59% and its relative luminance is 0.213. Black text reads best on it (5.26:1 contrast).
How does Deep Lilac look with white text?
White text on Deep Lilac has a contrast ratio of 3.99:1, rated Limited. It does not reach WCAG AA for normal text; use large text only.
How does Deep Lilac look with black text?
Black text on Deep Lilac has a contrast ratio of 5.26:1, rated Good. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
What colors go well with Deep Lilac?
Light Moss Green is its complementary color, and French Blue sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Deep Lilac be used?
It suits card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (5.26:1 contrast with black); large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough; creative and entertainment branding.
How do I use Deep Lilac in CSS?
Use color: #966EBD; for text, background-color: #966EBD; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-deep-lilac: #966EBD; and reuse it with var(--color-deep-lilac).
About this color page
Crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey (CC0). Values are calculated from the HEX code; color names are labels, not trademarks or standards unless stated. Screens render colors differently, so always check important colors on your own device. See the disclaimer.