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Lavender

#C8A1F2

Lavender is a cool light color with the hex code #C8A1F2. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 200, 161, 242 in digital design or CMYK 17%, 33%, 0%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender Color Values

HEX
#C8A1F2
RGB
200, 161, 242
HSL
269°, 76%, 79%
CMYK
17, 33, 0, 5

About this color

Lavender sits at 269° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 76% saturation and 79% 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 17%, 33%, 0%, 5% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Lavender

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C8A1F2;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 200, 161, 242;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#C8A1F2',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 17%
M: 33%
Y: 0%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(200, 161, 242)
rgba(200, 161, 242, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 269° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8A1F2?
#C8A1F2 is Lavender, a cool light color with RGB values of 200, 161, 242. It has a hue of 269°, 76% saturation, and 79% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C8A1F2?
The RGB color code for #C8A1F2 is rgb(200, 161, 242). This means it contains 200 red, 161 green, and 242 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lavender a warm or cool color?
Lavender (#C8A1F2) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C8A1F2 in CSS?
You can use #C8A1F2 in CSS with: background-color: #C8A1F2; or color: #C8A1F2; or as an RGB value: rgb(200, 161, 242). For print design, use CMYK: 17%, 33%, 0%, 5%.