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Lavender

#BC8DD8

Lavender is a cool light color with the hex code #BC8DD8. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 188, 141, 216 in digital design or CMYK 13%, 35%, 0%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender Color Values

HEX
#BC8DD8
RGB
188, 141, 216
HSL
278°, 49%, 70%
CMYK
13, 35, 0, 15

About this color

Lavender sits at 278° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 49% saturation and 70% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

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 13%, 35%, 0%, 15% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Lavender

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BC8DD8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 188, 141, 216;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BC8DD8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 13%
M: 35%
Y: 0%
K: 15%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(188, 141, 216)
rgba(188, 141, 216, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 278° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC8DD8?
#BC8DD8 is Lavender, a cool light color with RGB values of 188, 141, 216. It has a hue of 278°, 49% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #BC8DD8?
The RGB color code for #BC8DD8 is rgb(188, 141, 216). This means it contains 188 red, 141 green, and 216 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lavender a warm or cool color?
Lavender (#BC8DD8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BC8DD8 in CSS?
You can use #BC8DD8 in CSS with: background-color: #BC8DD8; or color: #BC8DD8; or as an RGB value: rgb(188, 141, 216). For print design, use CMYK: 13%, 35%, 0%, 15%.