Lavender is a
cool light color with the hex code #C979DC.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
201, 121, 220 in digital design or CMYK 9%, 45%, 0%, 14% for print applications.
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Lavender
#C979DC
Lavender color values
- HEX
- #C979DC
- RGB
- 201, 121, 220
- HSL
- 288°, 59%, 67%
- CMYK
- 9, 45, 0, 14
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Lavender sits at 288° on the color wheel with 59% saturation and 67% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. The moderate 59% 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(201, 121, 220), where the blue channel is highest at 220, though it sits close to the other channels. 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 9C 45M 0Y 14K. The low-to-moderate black value (14%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (45%), 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: #C979DC;
--brand-primary-rgb: 201, 121, 220;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#C979DC',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 9%
M: 45%
Y: 0%
K: 14%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(201, 121, 220)
rgba(201, 121, 220, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #C979DC?
#C979DC is Lavender, a cool light color with RGB values of 201, 121, 220. It has a hue of 288°, 59%
saturation, and 67% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #C979DC?
The RGB color code for #C979DC is rgb(201, 121, 220). This means it contains 201 red,
121 green, and 220 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lavender a warm or cool color?
Lavender (#C979DC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C979DC in CSS?
You can use #C979DC in CSS with:
background-color: #C979DC; or color: #C979DC; or as an RGB value: rgb(201, 121, 220). For print design, use CMYK: 9%, 45%, 0%, 14%.