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Lavender

#AC99FF

Lavender is a cool light color with the hex code #AC99FF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 172, 153, 255 in digital design or CMYK 33%, 40%, 0%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender Color Values

HEX
#AC99FF
RGB
172, 153, 255
HSL
251°, 100%, 80%
CMYK
33, 40, 0, 0

About this color

Lavender sits at 251° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 100% 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 33%, 40%, 0%, 0% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Lavender

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #AC99FF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 172, 153, 255;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#AC99FF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 33%
M: 40%
Y: 0%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(172, 153, 255)
rgba(172, 153, 255, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

9 brand s with colors near 251° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC99FF?
#AC99FF is Lavender, a cool light color with RGB values of 172, 153, 255. It has a hue of 251°, 100% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #AC99FF?
The RGB color code for #AC99FF is rgb(172, 153, 255). This means it contains 172 red, 153 green, and 255 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lavender a warm or cool color?
Lavender (#AC99FF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #AC99FF in CSS?
You can use #AC99FF in CSS with: background-color: #AC99FF; or color: #AC99FF; or as an RGB value: rgb(172, 153, 255). For print design, use CMYK: 33%, 40%, 0%, 0%.