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Lavender

#B59BFD

Lavender is a cool light color with the hex code #B59BFD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 181, 155, 253 in digital design or CMYK 28%, 39%, 0%, 1% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender Color Values

HEX
#B59BFD
RGB
181, 155, 253
HSL
256°, 96%, 80%
CMYK
28, 39, 0, 1

About this color

Lavender sits at 256° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 96% saturation and 80% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

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 28%, 39%, 0%, 1% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Lavender

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B59BFD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 181, 155, 253;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B59BFD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 28%
M: 39%
Y: 0%
K: 1%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(181, 155, 253)
rgba(181, 155, 253, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

9 brand s with colors near 256° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B59BFD?
#B59BFD is Lavender, a cool light color with RGB values of 181, 155, 253. It has a hue of 256°, 96% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B59BFD?
The RGB color code for #B59BFD is rgb(181, 155, 253). This means it contains 181 red, 155 green, and 253 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lavender a warm or cool color?
Lavender (#B59BFD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B59BFD in CSS?
You can use #B59BFD in CSS with: background-color: #B59BFD; or color: #B59BFD; or as an RGB value: rgb(181, 155, 253). For print design, use CMYK: 28%, 39%, 0%, 1%.