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Lavender

#CDA3F5

Lavender is a cool light color with the hex code #CDA3F5. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 205, 163, 245 in digital design or CMYK 16%, 33%, 0%, 4% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender Color Values

HEX
#CDA3F5
RGB
205, 163, 245
HSL
271°, 80%, 80%
CMYK
16, 33, 0, 4

About this color

Lavender sits at 271° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 80% saturation and 80% 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 16%, 33%, 0%, 4% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Lavender

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #CDA3F5;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 205, 163, 245;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#CDA3F5',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 16%
M: 33%
Y: 0%
K: 4%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(205, 163, 245)
rgba(205, 163, 245, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 271° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDA3F5?
#CDA3F5 is Lavender, a cool light color with RGB values of 205, 163, 245. It has a hue of 271°, 80% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #CDA3F5?
The RGB color code for #CDA3F5 is rgb(205, 163, 245). This means it contains 205 red, 163 green, and 245 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lavender a warm or cool color?
Lavender (#CDA3F5) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CDA3F5 in CSS?
You can use #CDA3F5 in CSS with: background-color: #CDA3F5; or color: #CDA3F5; or as an RGB value: rgb(205, 163, 245). For print design, use CMYK: 16%, 33%, 0%, 4%.