Plush Lilac Thread

#c5aae4

Notes

Plush Lilac Thread (#C5AAE4) is a soft indigo with a pastel character. It reads calm and airy, with enough chroma to feel intentional rather than washed out. Its HSL profile (268°, 52%, 78%) places it in the balanced band at a light lightness. It works as a background wash, large-area fill, or soft illustration tone. Add a darker ink of the same hue when you need type over it. For a confident two-color system, pair it with its complementary lime. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#c5aae4

RGB

rgb(197, 170, 228)

HSL

hsl(268, 52%, 78%)