Lavender Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #B09CC9.
This muted hue can be represented as RGB
176, 156, 201 in digital design or CMYK 12%, 22%, 0%, 21% for print applications.
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Lavender Blue
#B09CC9
Lavender Blue Color Values
- HEX
- #B09CC9
- RGB
- 176, 156, 201
- HSL
- 267°, 29%, 70%
- CMYK
- 12, 22, 0, 21
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Lavender Blue sits at 267° 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 12%, 22%, 0%, 21% 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 Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #B09CC9;
--brand-primary-rgb: 176, 156, 201;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#B09CC9',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 12%
M: 22%
Y: 0%
K: 21%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(176, 156, 201)
rgba(176, 156, 201, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #B09CC9?
#B09CC9 is Lavender Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 176, 156, 201. It has a hue of 267°, 29%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #B09CC9?
The RGB color code for #B09CC9 is rgb(176, 156, 201). This means it contains 176 red,
156 green, and 201 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lavender Blue a warm or cool color?
Lavender Blue (#B09CC9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B09CC9 in CSS?
You can use #B09CC9 in CSS with:
background-color: #B09CC9; or color: #B09CC9; or as an RGB value: rgb(176, 156, 201). For print design, use CMYK: 12%, 22%, 0%, 21%.