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Lavender Blue

#AC9CC9

Lavender Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #AC9CC9. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 172, 156, 201 in digital design or CMYK 14%, 22%, 0%, 21% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender Blue Color Values

HEX
#AC9CC9
RGB
172, 156, 201
HSL
261°, 29%, 70%
CMYK
14, 22, 0, 21

About this color

Lavender Blue sits at 261° 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 14%, 22%, 0%, 21% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Lavender Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #AC9CC9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 172, 156, 201;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#AC9CC9',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 14%
M: 22%
Y: 0%
K: 21%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(172, 156, 201)
rgba(172, 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 261° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC9CC9?
#AC9CC9 is Lavender Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 172, 156, 201. It has a hue of 261°, 29% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #AC9CC9?
The RGB color code for #AC9CC9 is rgb(172, 156, 201). This means it contains 172 red, 156 green, and 201 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lavender Blue a warm or cool color?
Lavender Blue (#AC9CC9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #AC9CC9 in CSS?
You can use #AC9CC9 in CSS with: background-color: #AC9CC9; or color: #AC9CC9; or as an RGB value: rgb(172, 156, 201). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 22%, 0%, 21%.