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Lilac Bush

#A085E0

Lilac Bush is a cool light color with the hex code #A085E0. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 160, 133, 224 in digital design or CMYK 29%, 41%, 0%, 12% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lilac Bush color values

HEX
#A085E0
RGB
160, 133, 224
HSL
258°, 59%, 70%
CMYK
29, 41, 0, 12

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Lilac Bush sits at 258° on the color wheel with 59% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. The moderate 59% 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, Lilac Bush is rendered as rgb(160, 133, 224), where the blue channel is highest at 224, producing a strongly blue character. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Lilac Bush translates to a CMYK breakdown of 29C 41M 0Y 12K. The low-to-moderate black value (12%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (41%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Lilac Bush

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A085E0;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 160, 133, 224;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#A085E0',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 29%
M: 41%
Y: 0%
K: 12%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(160, 133, 224)
rgba(160, 133, 224, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

14 brand s with colors near 258° on the color wheel

GitLab logo
GitLab
Canva logo
Canva
Patagonia logo
Patagonia
Twitch logo
Twitch

Frequently asked questions

What color is #A085E0?
#A085E0 is Lilac Bush, a cool light color with RGB values of 160, 133, 224. It has a hue of 258°, 59% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #A085E0?
The RGB color code for #A085E0 is rgb(160, 133, 224). This means it contains 160 red, 133 green, and 224 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lilac Bush a warm or cool color?
Lilac Bush (#A085E0) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A085E0 in CSS?
You can use #A085E0 in CSS with: background-color: #A085E0; or color: #A085E0; or as an RGB value: rgb(160, 133, 224). For print design, use CMYK: 29%, 41%, 0%, 12%.

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