#c9a8ce - Catmint color

This shade is a soft, muted lavender with dusty mauve undertones, sitting between lilac and pale plum. It reads as a calm, cool pastel with a subtle gray wash that gives it a vintage, slightly desaturated feel. Elegant and romantic without being overly sweet, it works well for interiors, textiles, and branding seeking gentle sophistication. Pair it with creamy neutrals, warm blushes, sage green, or charcoal for contrast; it’s soothing, refined, and quietly feminine.

color #c9a8ce

#c9a8ce color RGB value is 201, 168, 206, and the CMYK value is 0.0243, 0.184, 0.00, 0.192. Alternative names for that color are: catmint, pink, thistle, lilac, wisteria, violet.

Color Conversion

Name
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CSS
RGB(0-255)
201, 168, 206
rgb(201, 168, 206)
CMYK
0.0243, 0.184, 0.00, 0.192
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sRGB
0.788, 0.659, 0.808
rgb(78.8% 65.9% 80.8%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.749, 0.653, 0.797
color(a98-rgb 0.749 0.653 0.797)
HCT
323, 25.4, 72.8
color(--hct 323 17.5% 72.8%)
HSL
292, 27.9, 73.3
hsl(292 27.9% 73.3%)
HSV
292, 18.4, 80.8
color(--hsv 292 18.4% 80.8%)
HWB
292, 65.9, 19.2
hwb(292 65.9% 19.2%)
Lab
72.8, 17.4, -14.7
lab(72.8 17.4 -14.7)
P3
0.767, 0.664, 0.798
color(display-p3 0.767 0.664 0.798)
XYZ D50
0.494, 0.448, 0.487
color(xyz-d50 0.494 0.448 0.487)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#c9a8ce
RGB:201 168 206
HSL:292.11deg 27.94% 73.33%
HEX:#adcea8
RGB:173 206 168
HSL:112.11deg 27.94% 73.33%

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