Lavender

Q: How do I use #AC7BB7 in CSS?

You can use #AC7BB7 in CSS with: background-color: #AC7BB7; or color: #AC7BB7; or as an RGB value: rgb(172, 123, 183). For print design, use CMYK: 6%, 33%, 0%, 28%.

#AC7BB7

Lavender is a cool light color with the hex code #AC7BB7. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 172, 123, 183 in digital design or CMYK 6%, 33%, 0%, 28% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender Color Values

HEX: #AC7BB7
RGB: 172, 123, 183
HSL: 289°, 29%, 60%
CMYK: 6, 33, 0, 28

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Lavender sits at 289° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 29% saturation and 60% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

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 6%, 33%, 0%, 28% 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

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #AC7BB7;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 172, 123, 183;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#AC7BB7',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 6%
M: 33%
Y: 0%
K: 28%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(172, 123, 183)
rgba(172, 123, 183, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 289° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC7BB7?

#AC7BB7 is Lavender, a cool light color with RGB values of 172, 123, 183. It has a hue of 289°, 29% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #AC7BB7?

The RGB color code for #AC7BB7 is rgb(172, 123, 183). This means it contains 172 red, 123 green, and 183 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Lavender a warm or cool color?

Lavender (#AC7BB7) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #AC7BB7 in CSS?

You can use #AC7BB7 in CSS with: background-color: #AC7BB7; or color: #AC7BB7; or as an RGB value: rgb(172, 123, 183). For print design, use CMYK: 6%, 33%, 0%, 28%.