Lavender

Q: How do I use #BD8CD9 in CSS?

You can use #BD8CD9 in CSS with: background-color: #BD8CD9; or color: #BD8CD9; or as an RGB value: rgb(189, 140, 217). For print design, use CMYK: 13%, 35%, 0%, 15%.

#BD8CD9

Lavender is a cool light color with the hex code #BD8CD9. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 189, 140, 217 in digital design or CMYK 13%, 35%, 0%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender color values

HEX: #BD8CD9
RGB: 189, 140, 217
HSL: 278°, 50%, 70%
CMYK: 13, 35, 0, 15

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Lavender sits at 278° on the color wheel with 50% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. The moderate 50% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Lavender is rendered as rgb(189, 140, 217), where the blue channel is highest at 217, 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 translates to a CMYK breakdown of 13C 35M 0Y 15K. The low-to-moderate black value (15%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (35%), 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.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Lavender

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BD8CD9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 189, 140, 217;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BD8CD9',
}

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(189, 140, 217)
rgba(189, 140, 217, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BD8CD9?

#BD8CD9 is Lavender, a cool light color with RGB values of 189, 140, 217. It has a hue of 278°, 50% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #BD8CD9?

The RGB color code for #BD8CD9 is rgb(189, 140, 217). This means it contains 189 red, 140 green, and 217 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Lavender a warm or cool color?

Lavender (#BD8CD9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #BD8CD9 in CSS?

You can use #BD8CD9 in CSS with: background-color: #BD8CD9; or color: #BD8CD9; or as an RGB value: rgb(189, 140, 217). For print design, use CMYK: 13%, 35%, 0%, 15%.