Lavender Blue

Q: How do I use #B39EC7 in CSS?

You can use #B39EC7 in CSS with: background-color: #B39EC7; or color: #B39EC7; or as an RGB value: rgb(179, 158, 199). For print design, use CMYK: 10%, 21%, 0%, 22%.

#B39EC7

Lavender Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #B39EC7. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 179, 158, 199 in digital design or CMYK 10%, 21%, 0%, 22% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender Blue Color Values

HEX: #B39EC7
RGB: 179, 158, 199
HSL: 271°, 27%, 70%
CMYK: 10, 21, 0, 22

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Lavender Blue sits at 271° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 27% 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 10%, 21%, 0%, 22% 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: #B39EC7;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 179, 158, 199;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B39EC7',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 10%
M: 21%
Y: 0%
K: 22%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(179, 158, 199)
rgba(179, 158, 199, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 271° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B39EC7?

#B39EC7 is Lavender Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 179, 158, 199. It has a hue of 271°, 27% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B39EC7?

The RGB color code for #B39EC7 is rgb(179, 158, 199). This means it contains 179 red, 158 green, and 199 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Lavender Blue a warm or cool color?

Lavender Blue (#B39EC7) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #B39EC7 in CSS?

You can use #B39EC7 in CSS with: background-color: #B39EC7; or color: #B39EC7; or as an RGB value: rgb(179, 158, 199). For print design, use CMYK: 10%, 21%, 0%, 22%.