Lavender

Q: How do I use #9B75BD in CSS?

You can use #9B75BD in CSS with: background-color: #9B75BD; or color: #9B75BD; or as an RGB value: rgb(155, 117, 189). For print design, use CMYK: 18%, 38%, 0%, 26%.

#9B75BD

Lavender is a cool light color with the hex code #9B75BD. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 155, 117, 189 in digital design or CMYK 18%, 38%, 0%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender Color Values

HEX: #9B75BD
RGB: 155, 117, 189
HSL: 272°, 35%, 60%
CMYK: 18, 38, 0, 26

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Lavender sits at 272° 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 18%, 38%, 0%, 26% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Lavender

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #9B75BD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 155, 117, 189;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#9B75BD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 18%
M: 38%
Y: 0%
K: 26%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(155, 117, 189)
rgba(155, 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 272° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9B75BD?

#9B75BD is Lavender, a cool light color with RGB values of 155, 117, 189. It has a hue of 272°, 35% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #9B75BD?

The RGB color code for #9B75BD is rgb(155, 117, 189). This means it contains 155 red, 117 green, and 189 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Lavender a warm or cool color?

Lavender (#9B75BD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #9B75BD in CSS?

You can use #9B75BD in CSS with: background-color: #9B75BD; or color: #9B75BD; or as an RGB value: rgb(155, 117, 189). For print design, use CMYK: 18%, 38%, 0%, 26%.