Dull Lavender

Q: How do I use #8E8ED7 in CSS?

You can use #8E8ED7 in CSS with: background-color: #8E8ED7; or color: #8E8ED7; or as an RGB value: rgb(142, 142, 215). For print design, use CMYK: 34%, 34%, 0%, 16%.

#8E8ED7

Dull Lavender is a cool light color with the hex code #8E8ED7. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 142, 142, 215 in digital design or CMYK 34%, 34%, 0%, 16% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dull Lavender color values

HEX: #8E8ED7
RGB: 142, 142, 215
HSL: 240°, 48%, 70%
CMYK: 34, 34, 0, 16

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dull Lavender sits at 240° on the color wheel with 48% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 48% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Dull Lavender is rendered as rgb(142, 142, 215), where the blue channel is highest at 215, producing a strongly blue character. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Dull Lavender translates to a CMYK breakdown of 34C 34M 0Y 16K. The low-to-moderate black value (16%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (0%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Dull Lavender

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #8E8ED7;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 142, 142, 215;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#8E8ED7',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 34%
M: 34%
Y: 0%
K: 16%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(142, 142, 215)
rgba(142, 142, 215, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 240° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #8E8ED7?

#8E8ED7 is Dull Lavender, a cool light color with RGB values of 142, 142, 215. It has a hue of 240°, 48% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #8E8ED7?

The RGB color code for #8E8ED7 is rgb(142, 142, 215). This means it contains 142 red, 142 green, and 215 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Dull Lavender a warm or cool color?

Dull Lavender (#8E8ED7) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #8E8ED7 in CSS?

You can use #8E8ED7 in CSS with: background-color: #8E8ED7; or color: #8E8ED7; or as an RGB value: rgb(142, 142, 215). For print design, use CMYK: 34%, 34%, 0%, 16%.