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Lavender

#9875BD

Lavender is a cool light color with the hex code #9875BD. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 152, 117, 189 in digital design or CMYK 20%, 38%, 0%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender Color Values

HEX
#9875BD
RGB
152, 117, 189
HSL
269°, 35%, 60%
CMYK
20, 38, 0, 26

About this color

Lavender sits at 269° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 35% saturation and 60% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Lavender work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Lavender in print, the CMYK breakdown of 20%, 38%, 0%, 26% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Lavender

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #9875BD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 152, 117, 189;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#9875BD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 20%
M: 38%
Y: 0%
K: 26%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(152, 117, 189)
rgba(152, 117, 189, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 269° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9875BD?
#9875BD is Lavender, a cool light color with RGB values of 152, 117, 189. It has a hue of 269°, 35% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9875BD?
The RGB color code for #9875BD is rgb(152, 117, 189). This means it contains 152 red, 117 green, and 189 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lavender a warm or cool color?
Lavender (#9875BD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #9875BD in CSS?
You can use #9875BD in CSS with: background-color: #9875BD; or color: #9875BD; or as an RGB value: rgb(152, 117, 189). For print design, use CMYK: 20%, 38%, 0%, 26%.