Lavender Blue

Q: How do I use #A99CC9 in CSS?

You can use #A99CC9 in CSS with: background-color: #A99CC9; or color: #A99CC9; or as an RGB value: rgb(169, 156, 201). For print design, use CMYK: 16%, 22%, 0%, 21%.

#A99CC9

Lavender Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #A99CC9. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 169, 156, 201 in digital design or CMYK 16%, 22%, 0%, 21% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender Blue Color Values

HEX: #A99CC9
RGB: 169, 156, 201
HSL: 257°, 29%, 70%
CMYK: 16, 22, 0, 21

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Lavender Blue sits at 257° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 29% saturation and 70% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

In digital design, cool colors like Lavender Blue work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Lavender Blue in print, the CMYK breakdown of 16%, 22%, 0%, 21% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Lavender Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A99CC9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 169, 156, 201;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A99CC9',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 16%
M: 22%
Y: 0%
K: 21%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(169, 156, 201)
rgba(169, 156, 201, 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 #A99CC9?

#A99CC9 is Lavender Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 169, 156, 201. It has a hue of 257°, 29% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #A99CC9?

The RGB color code for #A99CC9 is rgb(169, 156, 201). This means it contains 169 red, 156 green, and 201 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Lavender Blue a warm or cool color?

Lavender Blue (#A99CC9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #A99CC9 in CSS?

You can use #A99CC9 in CSS with: background-color: #A99CC9; or color: #A99CC9; or as an RGB value: rgb(169, 156, 201). For print design, use CMYK: 16%, 22%, 0%, 21%.