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Lavender

#C985E0

Lavender is a cool light color with the hex code #C985E0. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 201, 133, 224 in digital design or CMYK 10%, 41%, 0%, 12% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender color values

HEX
#C985E0
RGB
201, 133, 224
HSL
285°, 59%, 70%
CMYK
10, 41, 0, 12

About this color

Lavender sits at 285° on the color wheel with 59% saturation and 70% 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, 133, 224), where the blue channel is highest at 224, 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 10C 41M 0Y 12K. The low-to-moderate black value (12%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (41%), 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.

How to use Lavender

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C985E0;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 201, 133, 224;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#C985E0',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 10%
M: 41%
Y: 0%
K: 12%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(201, 133, 224)
rgba(201, 133, 224, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 285° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #C985E0?
#C985E0 is Lavender, a cool light color with RGB values of 201, 133, 224. It has a hue of 285°, 59% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C985E0?
The RGB color code for #C985E0 is rgb(201, 133, 224). This means it contains 201 red, 133 green, and 224 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lavender a warm or cool color?
Lavender (#C985E0) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C985E0 in CSS?
You can use #C985E0 in CSS with: background-color: #C985E0; or color: #C985E0; or as an RGB value: rgb(201, 133, 224). For print design, use CMYK: 10%, 41%, 0%, 12%.