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Lavender

#B380AB

Lavender is a warm light color with the hex code #B380AB. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 179, 128, 171 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 28%, 4%, 30% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender Color Values

HEX
#B380AB
RGB
179, 128, 171
HSL
309°, 25%, 60%
CMYK
0, 28, 4, 30

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Lavender sits at 309° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 25% saturation and 60% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

In digital design, warm colors like Lavender work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Lavender in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 28%, 4%, 30% 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: #B380AB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 179, 128, 171;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#B380AB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 28%
Y: 4%
K: 30%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(179, 128, 171)
rgba(179, 128, 171, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B380AB?
#B380AB is Lavender, a warm light color with RGB values of 179, 128, 171. It has a hue of 309°, 25% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B380AB?
The RGB color code for #B380AB is rgb(179, 128, 171). This means it contains 179 red, 128 green, and 171 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lavender a warm or cool color?
Lavender (#B380AB) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B380AB in CSS?
You can use #B380AB in CSS with: background-color: #B380AB; or color: #B380AB; or as an RGB value: rgb(179, 128, 171). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 28%, 4%, 30%.

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