Dull 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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Dull Lavender
#AE8ADB
Dull 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
Dull Lavender sits at 267° on the color wheel with 53% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. The moderate 53% 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, Dull Lavender is rendered as rgb(174, 138, 219), where the blue channel is highest at 219, 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, Dull Lavender translates to a CMYK breakdown of 21C 37M 0Y 14K. The low-to-moderate black value (14%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (37%), 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Dull 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 Dull 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 Dull Lavender a warm or cool color?
Dull 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%.