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Lavender

#BA9CFC

Lavender is a cool light color with the hex code #BA9CFC. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 186, 156, 252 in digital design or CMYK 26%, 38%, 0%, 1% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender Color Values

HEX
#BA9CFC
RGB
186, 156, 252
HSL
259°, 94%, 80%
CMYK
26, 38, 0, 1

About this color

Lavender sits at 259° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 94% 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 26%, 38%, 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: #BA9CFC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 186, 156, 252;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BA9CFC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 26%
M: 38%
Y: 0%
K: 1%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(186, 156, 252)
rgba(186, 156, 252, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

9 brand s with colors near 259° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BA9CFC?
#BA9CFC is Lavender, a cool light color with RGB values of 186, 156, 252. It has a hue of 259°, 94% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #BA9CFC?
The RGB color code for #BA9CFC is rgb(186, 156, 252). This means it contains 186 red, 156 green, and 252 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lavender a warm or cool color?
Lavender (#BA9CFC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BA9CFC in CSS?
You can use #BA9CFC in CSS with: background-color: #BA9CFC; or color: #BA9CFC; or as an RGB value: rgb(186, 156, 252). For print design, use CMYK: 26%, 38%, 0%, 1%.