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Lavender

#9F9AFE

Lavender is a cool light color with the hex code #9F9AFE. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 159, 154, 254 in digital design or CMYK 37%, 39%, 0%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender Color Values

HEX
#9F9AFE
RGB
159, 154, 254
HSL
243°, 98%, 80%
CMYK
37, 39, 0, 0

About this color

Lavender sits at 243° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 98% saturation and 80% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

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 37%, 39%, 0%, 0% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Lavender

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #9F9AFE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 159, 154, 254;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#9F9AFE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 37%
M: 39%
Y: 0%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(159, 154, 254)
rgba(159, 154, 254, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9F9AFE?
#9F9AFE is Lavender, a cool light color with RGB values of 159, 154, 254. It has a hue of 243°, 98% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9F9AFE?
The RGB color code for #9F9AFE is rgb(159, 154, 254). This means it contains 159 red, 154 green, and 254 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lavender a warm or cool color?
Lavender (#9F9AFE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #9F9AFE in CSS?
You can use #9F9AFE in CSS with: background-color: #9F9AFE; or color: #9F9AFE; or as an RGB value: rgb(159, 154, 254). For print design, use CMYK: 37%, 39%, 0%, 0%.