Lavender

Q: How do I use #B28ADB in CSS?

You can use #B28ADB in CSS with: background-color: #B28ADB; or color: #B28ADB; or as an RGB value: rgb(178, 138, 219). For print design, use CMYK: 19%, 37%, 0%, 14%.

#B28ADB

Lavender is a cool light color with the hex code #B28ADB. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 178, 138, 219 in digital design or CMYK 19%, 37%, 0%, 14% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender Color Values

HEX: #B28ADB
RGB: 178, 138, 219
HSL: 270°, 53%, 70%
CMYK: 19, 37, 0, 14

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Lavender sits at 270° 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 19%, 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: #B28ADB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 178, 138, 219;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B28ADB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 19%
M: 37%
Y: 0%
K: 14%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(178, 138, 219)
rgba(178, 138, 219, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 270° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B28ADB?

#B28ADB is Lavender, a cool light color with RGB values of 178, 138, 219. It has a hue of 270°, 53% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B28ADB?

The RGB color code for #B28ADB is rgb(178, 138, 219). This means it contains 178 red, 138 green, and 219 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Lavender a warm or cool color?

Lavender (#B28ADB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #B28ADB in CSS?

You can use #B28ADB in CSS with: background-color: #B28ADB; or color: #B28ADB; or as an RGB value: rgb(178, 138, 219). For print design, use CMYK: 19%, 37%, 0%, 14%.