Lavender is a
cool light color with the hex code #AE8ADB.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
174, 138, 219 in digital design or CMYK 21%, 37%, 0%, 14% for print applications.
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Lavender
#AE8ADB
Lavender Color Values
- HEX
- #AE8ADB
- RGB
- 174, 138, 219
- HSL
- 267°, 53%, 70%
- CMYK
- 21, 37, 0, 14
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Lavender sits at 267° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 53% saturation and 70% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.
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 21%, 37%, 0%, 14% 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: #AE8ADB;
--brand-primary-rgb: 174, 138, 219;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#AE8ADB',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 21%
M: 37%
Y: 0%
K: 14%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(174, 138, 219)
rgba(174, 138, 219, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #AE8ADB?
#AE8ADB is Lavender, a cool light color with RGB values of 174, 138, 219. It has a hue of 267°, 53%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #AE8ADB?
The RGB color code for #AE8ADB is rgb(174, 138, 219). This means it contains 174 red,
138 green, and 219 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lavender a warm or cool color?
Lavender (#AE8ADB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #AE8ADB in CSS?
You can use #AE8ADB in CSS with:
background-color: #AE8ADB; or color: #AE8ADB; or as an RGB value: rgb(174, 138, 219). For print design, use CMYK: 21%, 37%, 0%, 14%.