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Lavender

#CE8DD8

Lavender is a cool light color with the hex code #CE8DD8. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 206, 141, 216 in digital design or CMYK 5%, 35%, 0%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender Color Values

HEX
#CE8DD8
RGB
206, 141, 216
HSL
292°, 49%, 70%
CMYK
5, 35, 0, 15

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Lavender sits at 292° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 49% 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 5%, 35%, 0%, 15% 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: #CE8DD8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 206, 141, 216;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#CE8DD8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 5%
M: 35%
Y: 0%
K: 15%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(206, 141, 216)
rgba(206, 141, 216, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

2 brand s with colors near 292° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank
Deezer logo
Deezer

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CE8DD8?
#CE8DD8 is Lavender, a cool light color with RGB values of 206, 141, 216. It has a hue of 292°, 49% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #CE8DD8?
The RGB color code for #CE8DD8 is rgb(206, 141, 216). This means it contains 206 red, 141 green, and 216 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lavender a warm or cool color?
Lavender (#CE8DD8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CE8DD8 in CSS?
You can use #CE8DD8 in CSS with: background-color: #CE8DD8; or color: #CE8DD8; or as an RGB value: rgb(206, 141, 216). For print design, use CMYK: 5%, 35%, 0%, 15%.

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