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Lavender

#AB9BFD

Lavender is a cool light color with the hex code #AB9BFD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 171, 155, 253 in digital design or CMYK 32%, 39%, 0%, 1% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender Color Values

HEX
#AB9BFD
RGB
171, 155, 253
HSL
250°, 96%, 80%
CMYK
32, 39, 0, 1

About this color

Lavender sits at 250° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 96% saturation and 80% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

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 32%, 39%, 0%, 1% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Lavender

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #AB9BFD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 171, 155, 253;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#AB9BFD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 32%
M: 39%
Y: 0%
K: 1%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(171, 155, 253)
rgba(171, 155, 253, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

10 brand s with colors near 250° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB9BFD?
#AB9BFD is Lavender, a cool light color with RGB values of 171, 155, 253. It has a hue of 250°, 96% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #AB9BFD?
The RGB color code for #AB9BFD is rgb(171, 155, 253). This means it contains 171 red, 155 green, and 253 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lavender a warm or cool color?
Lavender (#AB9BFD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #AB9BFD in CSS?
You can use #AB9BFD in CSS with: background-color: #AB9BFD; or color: #AB9BFD; or as an RGB value: rgb(171, 155, 253). For print design, use CMYK: 32%, 39%, 0%, 1%.