Dull Lavender is a
cool light color with the hex code #A38BDA.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
163, 139, 218 in digital design or CMYK 25%, 36%, 0%, 15% for print applications.
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Dull Lavender
#A38BDA
Dull Lavender color values
- HEX
- #A38BDA
- RGB
- 163, 139, 218
- HSL
- 258°, 52%, 70%
- CMYK
- 25, 36, 0, 15
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Dull Lavender sits at 258° on the color wheel with 52% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. The moderate 52% 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, Dull Lavender is rendered as rgb(163, 139, 218), where the blue channel is highest at 218, anchoring the color in the cool register. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Dull Lavender translates to a CMYK breakdown of 25C 36M 0Y 15K. The low-to-moderate black value (15%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (36%), 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Dull Lavender
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #A38BDA;
--brand-primary-rgb: 163, 139, 218;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#A38BDA',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 25%
M: 36%
Y: 0%
K: 15%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(163, 139, 218)
rgba(163, 139, 218, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #A38BDA?
#A38BDA is Dull Lavender, a cool light color with RGB values of 163, 139, 218. It has a hue of 258°, 52%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #A38BDA?
The RGB color code for #A38BDA is rgb(163, 139, 218). This means it contains 163 red,
139 green, and 218 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dull Lavender a warm or cool color?
Dull Lavender (#A38BDA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A38BDA in CSS?
You can use #A38BDA in CSS with:
background-color: #A38BDA; or color: #A38BDA; or as an RGB value: rgb(163, 139, 218). For print design, use CMYK: 25%, 36%, 0%, 15%.