Lavender Blue

Q: How do I use #B3B1E7 in CSS?

You can use #B3B1E7 in CSS with: background-color: #B3B1E7; or color: #B3B1E7; or as an RGB value: rgb(179, 177, 231). For print design, use CMYK: 23%, 23%, 0%, 9%.

#B3B1E7

Lavender Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #B3B1E7. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 179, 177, 231 in digital design or CMYK 23%, 23%, 0%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender Blue Color Values

HEX: #B3B1E7
RGB: 179, 177, 231
HSL: 242°, 53%, 80%
CMYK: 23, 23, 0, 9

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Lavender Blue sits at 242° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 53% saturation and 80% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

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 23%, 23%, 0%, 9% 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: #B3B1E7;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 179, 177, 231;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B3B1E7',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 23%
M: 23%
Y: 0%
K: 9%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(179, 177, 231)
rgba(179, 177, 231, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

15 brand s with colors near 242° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B3B1E7?

#B3B1E7 is Lavender Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 179, 177, 231. It has a hue of 242°, 53% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B3B1E7?

The RGB color code for #B3B1E7 is rgb(179, 177, 231). This means it contains 179 red, 177 green, and 231 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Lavender Blue a warm or cool color?

Lavender Blue (#B3B1E7) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #B3B1E7 in CSS?

You can use #B3B1E7 in CSS with: background-color: #B3B1E7; or color: #B3B1E7; or as an RGB value: rgb(179, 177, 231). For print design, use CMYK: 23%, 23%, 0%, 9%.