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Lavender

#CB98CD

Lavender is a cool light color with the hex code #CB98CD. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 203, 152, 205 in digital design or CMYK 1%, 26%, 0%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender Color Values

HEX
#CB98CD
RGB
203, 152, 205
HSL
298°, 35%, 70%
CMYK
1, 26, 0, 20

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Lavender sits at 298° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 35% saturation and 70% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

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 1%, 26%, 0%, 20% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Lavender

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #CB98CD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 203, 152, 205;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#CB98CD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 1%
M: 26%
Y: 0%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(203, 152, 205)
rgba(203, 152, 205, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 298° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CB98CD?
#CB98CD is Lavender, a cool light color with RGB values of 203, 152, 205. It has a hue of 298°, 35% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #CB98CD?
The RGB color code for #CB98CD is rgb(203, 152, 205). This means it contains 203 red, 152 green, and 205 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lavender a warm or cool color?
Lavender (#CB98CD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CB98CD in CSS?
You can use #CB98CD in CSS with: background-color: #CB98CD; or color: #CB98CD; or as an RGB value: rgb(203, 152, 205). For print design, use CMYK: 1%, 26%, 0%, 20%.

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