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Lavender

#A087DE

Lavender is a cool light color with the hex code #A087DE. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 160, 135, 222 in digital design or CMYK 28%, 39%, 0%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender Color Values

HEX
#A087DE
RGB
160, 135, 222
HSL
257°, 57%, 70%
CMYK
28, 39, 0, 13

About this color

Lavender sits at 257° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 57% saturation and 70% 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 28%, 39%, 0%, 13% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Lavender

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A087DE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 160, 135, 222;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A087DE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 28%
M: 39%
Y: 0%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(160, 135, 222)
rgba(160, 135, 222, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

8 brand s with colors near 257° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A087DE?
#A087DE is Lavender, a cool light color with RGB values of 160, 135, 222. It has a hue of 257°, 57% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #A087DE?
The RGB color code for #A087DE is rgb(160, 135, 222). This means it contains 160 red, 135 green, and 222 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lavender a warm or cool color?
Lavender (#A087DE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A087DE in CSS?
You can use #A087DE in CSS with: background-color: #A087DE; or color: #A087DE; or as an RGB value: rgb(160, 135, 222). For print design, use CMYK: 28%, 39%, 0%, 13%.