Lavender

Q: How do I use #BC9BFD in CSS?

You can use #BC9BFD in CSS with: background-color: #BC9BFD; or color: #BC9BFD; or as an RGB value: rgb(188, 155, 253). For print design, use CMYK: 26%, 39%, 0%, 1%.

#BC9BFD

Lavender is a cool light color with the hex code #BC9BFD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 188, 155, 253 in digital design or CMYK 26%, 39%, 0%, 1% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender Color Values

HEX: #BC9BFD
RGB: 188, 155, 253
HSL: 260°, 96%, 80%
CMYK: 26, 39, 0, 1

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Lavender sits at 260° 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 26%, 39%, 0%, 1% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Lavender

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BC9BFD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 188, 155, 253;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BC9BFD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 26%
M: 39%
Y: 0%
K: 1%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(188, 155, 253)
rgba(188, 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 260° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC9BFD?

#BC9BFD is Lavender, a cool light color with RGB values of 188, 155, 253. It has a hue of 260°, 96% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #BC9BFD?

The RGB color code for #BC9BFD is rgb(188, 155, 253). This means it contains 188 red, 155 green, and 253 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Lavender a warm or cool color?

Lavender (#BC9BFD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #BC9BFD in CSS?

You can use #BC9BFD in CSS with: background-color: #BC9BFD; or color: #BC9BFD; or as an RGB value: rgb(188, 155, 253). For print design, use CMYK: 26%, 39%, 0%, 1%.