Lavender Purple is a
cool light color with the hex code #917AB8.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
145, 122, 184 in digital design or CMYK 21%, 34%, 0%, 28% for print applications.
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Lavender Purple
#917AB8
Lavender Purple color values
- HEX
- #917AB8
- RGB
- 145, 122, 184
- HSL
- 262°, 30%, 60%
- CMYK
- 21, 34, 0, 28
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Lavender Purple sits at 262° on the color wheel with 30% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. The moderate 30% 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, Lavender Purple is rendered as rgb(145, 122, 184), where the blue channel is highest at 184, anchoring the color in the cool register. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Lavender Purple translates to a CMYK breakdown of 21C 34M 0Y 28K. With a moderate key (28%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. 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 Lavender Purple
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #917AB8;
--brand-primary-rgb: 145, 122, 184;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#917AB8',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 21%
M: 34%
Y: 0%
K: 28%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(145, 122, 184)
rgba(145, 122, 184, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #917AB8?
#917AB8 is Lavender Purple, a cool light color with RGB values of 145, 122, 184. It has a hue of 262°, 30%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #917AB8?
The RGB color code for #917AB8 is rgb(145, 122, 184). This means it contains 145 red,
122 green, and 184 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lavender Purple a warm or cool color?
Lavender Purple (#917AB8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #917AB8 in CSS?
You can use #917AB8 in CSS with:
background-color: #917AB8; or color: #917AB8; or as an RGB value: rgb(145, 122, 184). For print design, use CMYK: 21%, 34%, 0%, 28%.