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Lavender Blue

#9CADE7

Lavender Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #9CADE7. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 156, 173, 231 in digital design or CMYK 32%, 25%, 0%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender Blue Color Values

HEX
#9CADE7
RGB
156, 173, 231
HSL
226°, 61%, 76%
CMYK
32, 25, 0, 9

About this color

Lavender Blue sits at 226° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 61% saturation and 76% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

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

When using Lavender Blue in print, the CMYK breakdown of 32%, 25%, 0%, 9% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Lavender Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #9CADE7;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 156, 173, 231;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#9CADE7',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 32%
M: 25%
Y: 0%
K: 9%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(156, 173, 231)
rgba(156, 173, 231, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9CADE7?
#9CADE7 is Lavender Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 156, 173, 231. It has a hue of 226°, 61% saturation, and 76% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9CADE7?
The RGB color code for #9CADE7 is rgb(156, 173, 231). This means it contains 156 red, 173 green, and 231 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lavender Blue a warm or cool color?
Lavender Blue (#9CADE7) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #9CADE7 in CSS?
You can use #9CADE7 in CSS with: background-color: #9CADE7; or color: #9CADE7; or as an RGB value: rgb(156, 173, 231). For print design, use CMYK: 32%, 25%, 0%, 9%.