Lavender Gray

Q: How do I use #C2BBDD in CSS?

You can use #C2BBDD in CSS with: background-color: #C2BBDD; or color: #C2BBDD; or as an RGB value: rgb(194, 187, 221). For print design, use CMYK: 12%, 15%, 0%, 13%.

#C2BBDD

Lavender Gray is a cool light color with the hex code #C2BBDD. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 194, 187, 221 in digital design or CMYK 12%, 15%, 0%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender Gray color values

HEX: #C2BBDD
RGB: 194, 187, 221
HSL: 252°, 33%, 80%
CMYK: 12, 15, 0, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Lavender Gray sits at 252° on the color wheel with 33% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 33% 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(194, 187, 221), where the blue channel is highest at 221, 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 12C 15M 0Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (15%), 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 Gray

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C2BBDD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 194, 187, 221;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#C2BBDD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 12%
M: 15%
Y: 0%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(194, 187, 221)
rgba(194, 187, 221, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

15 brand s with colors near 252° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #C2BBDD?

#C2BBDD is Lavender Gray, a cool light color with RGB values of 194, 187, 221. It has a hue of 252°, 33% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #C2BBDD?

The RGB color code for #C2BBDD is rgb(194, 187, 221). This means it contains 194 red, 187 green, and 221 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Lavender Gray a warm or cool color?

Lavender Gray (#C2BBDD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #C2BBDD in CSS?

You can use #C2BBDD in CSS with: background-color: #C2BBDD; or color: #C2BBDD; or as an RGB value: rgb(194, 187, 221). For print design, use CMYK: 12%, 15%, 0%, 13%.