Dull Lavender is a
cool light color with the hex code #AB94E1.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
171, 148, 225 in digital design or CMYK 24%, 34%, 0%, 12% for print applications.
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Dull Lavender
#AB94E1
Dull Lavender color values
- HEX
- #AB94E1
- RGB
- 171, 148, 225
- HSL
- 258°, 56%, 73%
- CMYK
- 24, 34, 0, 12
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Dull Lavender sits at 258° on the color wheel with 56% saturation and 73% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. The moderate 56% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. 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(171, 148, 225), where the blue channel is highest at 225, 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 24C 34M 0Y 12K. The low-to-moderate black value (12%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (34%), 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: #AB94E1;
--brand-primary-rgb: 171, 148, 225;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#AB94E1',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 24%
M: 34%
Y: 0%
K: 12%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(171, 148, 225)
rgba(171, 148, 225, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #AB94E1?
#AB94E1 is Dull Lavender, a cool light color with RGB values of 171, 148, 225. It has a hue of 258°, 56%
saturation, and 73% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #AB94E1?
The RGB color code for #AB94E1 is rgb(171, 148, 225). This means it contains 171 red,
148 green, and 225 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dull Lavender a warm or cool color?
Dull Lavender (#AB94E1) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #AB94E1 in CSS?
You can use #AB94E1 in CSS with:
background-color: #AB94E1; or color: #AB94E1; or as an RGB value: rgb(171, 148, 225). For print design, use CMYK: 24%, 34%, 0%, 12%.