Dull Lavender is a
cool light color with the hex code #A5A3F5.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
165, 163, 245 in digital design or CMYK 33%, 33%, 0%, 4% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Dull Lavender
#A5A3F5
Dull Lavender color values
- HEX
- #A5A3F5
- RGB
- 165, 163, 245
- HSL
- 241°, 80%, 80%
- CMYK
- 33, 33, 0, 4
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Dull Lavender sits at 241° on the color wheel with 80% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 80%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.
In digital environments, Dull Lavender is rendered as rgb(165, 163, 245), where the blue channel is highest at 245, producing a strongly blue character. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Dull Lavender translates to a CMYK breakdown of 33C 33M 0Y 4K. With almost no black ink (4%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 33% cyan, 33% magenta. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. 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: #A5A3F5;
--brand-primary-rgb: 165, 163, 245;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#A5A3F5',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 33%
M: 33%
Y: 0%
K: 4%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(165, 163, 245)
rgba(165, 163, 245, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 241° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #A5A3F5?
#A5A3F5 is Dull Lavender, a cool light color with RGB values of 165, 163, 245. It has a hue of 241°, 80%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #A5A3F5?
The RGB color code for #A5A3F5 is rgb(165, 163, 245). This means it contains 165 red,
163 green, and 245 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dull Lavender a warm or cool color?
Dull Lavender (#A5A3F5) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A5A3F5 in CSS?
You can use #A5A3F5 in CSS with:
background-color: #A5A3F5; or color: #A5A3F5; or as an RGB value: rgb(165, 163, 245). For print design, use CMYK: 33%, 33%, 0%, 4%.