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Lavender

#AE86DF

Lavender is a cool light color with the hex code #AE86DF. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 174, 134, 223 in digital design or CMYK 22%, 40%, 0%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender color values

HEX
#AE86DF
RGB
174, 134, 223
HSL
267°, 58%, 70%
CMYK
22, 40, 0, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Lavender sits at 267° on the color wheel with 58% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. The moderate 58% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Lavender is rendered as rgb(174, 134, 223), where the blue channel is highest at 223, 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, Lavender translates to a CMYK breakdown of 22C 40M 0Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (40%), 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Lavender

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #AE86DF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 174, 134, 223;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#AE86DF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 22%
M: 40%
Y: 0%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(174, 134, 223)
rgba(174, 134, 223, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

11 brand s with colors near 267° on the color wheel

Datadog logo
Datadog
Canva logo
Canva
Figma logo
Figma
Patagonia logo
Patagonia

Frequently asked questions

What color is #AE86DF?
#AE86DF is Lavender, a cool light color with RGB values of 174, 134, 223. It has a hue of 267°, 58% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #AE86DF?
The RGB color code for #AE86DF is rgb(174, 134, 223). This means it contains 174 red, 134 green, and 223 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lavender a warm or cool color?
Lavender (#AE86DF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #AE86DF in CSS?
You can use #AE86DF in CSS with: background-color: #AE86DF; or color: #AE86DF; or as an RGB value: rgb(174, 134, 223). For print design, use CMYK: 22%, 40%, 0%, 13%.

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