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Lavender

#BC96CF

Lavender is a cool light color with the hex code #BC96CF. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 188, 150, 207 in digital design or CMYK 9%, 28%, 0%, 19% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender Color Values

HEX
#BC96CF
RGB
188, 150, 207
HSL
280°, 37%, 70%
CMYK
9, 28, 0, 19

About this color

Lavender sits at 280° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 37% 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 9%, 28%, 0%, 19% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Lavender

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BC96CF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 188, 150, 207;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BC96CF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 9%
M: 28%
Y: 0%
K: 19%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(188, 150, 207)
rgba(188, 150, 207, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 280° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC96CF?
#BC96CF is Lavender, a cool light color with RGB values of 188, 150, 207. It has a hue of 280°, 37% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #BC96CF?
The RGB color code for #BC96CF is rgb(188, 150, 207). This means it contains 188 red, 150 green, and 207 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lavender a warm or cool color?
Lavender (#BC96CF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BC96CF in CSS?
You can use #BC96CF in CSS with: background-color: #BC96CF; or color: #BC96CF; or as an RGB value: rgb(188, 150, 207). For print design, use CMYK: 9%, 28%, 0%, 19%.