Dull Lavender is a
cool light color with the hex code #B49DFB.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
180, 157, 251 in digital design or CMYK 28%, 37%, 0%, 2% for print applications.
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Dull Lavender
#B49DFB
Dull Lavender color values
- HEX
- #B49DFB
- RGB
- 180, 157, 251
- HSL
- 255°, 92%, 80%
- CMYK
- 28, 37, 0, 2
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Dull Lavender sits at 255° on the color wheel with 92% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 92%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.
In digital environments, Dull Lavender is rendered as rgb(180, 157, 251), where the blue channel is highest at 251, producing a strongly blue character. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Dull Lavender translates to a CMYK breakdown of 28C 37M 0Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 28% cyan, 37% magenta. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Dull Lavender
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #B49DFB;
--brand-primary-rgb: 180, 157, 251;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#B49DFB',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 28%
M: 37%
Y: 0%
K: 2%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(180, 157, 251)
rgba(180, 157, 251, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #B49DFB?
#B49DFB is Dull Lavender, a cool light color with RGB values of 180, 157, 251. It has a hue of 255°, 92%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #B49DFB?
The RGB color code for #B49DFB is rgb(180, 157, 251). This means it contains 180 red,
157 green, and 251 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dull Lavender a warm or cool color?
Dull Lavender (#B49DFB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B49DFB in CSS?
You can use #B49DFB in CSS with:
background-color: #B49DFB; or color: #B49DFB; or as an RGB value: rgb(180, 157, 251). For print design, use CMYK: 28%, 37%, 0%, 2%.