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Lavender Gray

#BBB9DF

Lavender Gray is a cool light color with the hex code #BBB9DF. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 187, 185, 223 in digital design or CMYK 16%, 17%, 0%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender Gray color values

HEX
#BBB9DF
RGB
187, 185, 223
HSL
243°, 37%, 80%
CMYK
16, 17, 0, 13

About this color

Lavender Gray sits at 243° on the color wheel with 37% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 37% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Lavender Gray is rendered as rgb(187, 185, 223), where the blue channel is highest at 223, anchoring the color in the cool register. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Lavender Gray translates to a CMYK breakdown of 16C 17M 0Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (17%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Lavender Gray

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BBB9DF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 187, 185, 223;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BBB9DF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 16%
M: 17%
Y: 0%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(187, 185, 223)
rgba(187, 185, 223, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BBB9DF?
#BBB9DF is Lavender Gray, a cool light color with RGB values of 187, 185, 223. It has a hue of 243°, 37% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #BBB9DF?
The RGB color code for #BBB9DF is rgb(187, 185, 223). This means it contains 187 red, 185 green, and 223 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lavender Gray a warm or cool color?
Lavender Gray (#BBB9DF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BBB9DF in CSS?
You can use #BBB9DF in CSS with: background-color: #BBB9DF; or color: #BBB9DF; or as an RGB value: rgb(187, 185, 223). For print design, use CMYK: 16%, 17%, 0%, 13%.