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Lavender

#CF96C3

Lavender is a warm light color with the hex code #CF96C3. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 207, 150, 195 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 28%, 6%, 19% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender Color Values

HEX
#CF96C3
RGB
207, 150, 195
HSL
313°, 37%, 70%
CMYK
0, 28, 6, 19

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Lavender sits at 313° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 37% saturation and 70% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Lavender work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Lavender in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 28%, 6%, 19% 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: #CF96C3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 207, 150, 195;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#CF96C3',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 28%
Y: 6%
K: 19%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(207, 150, 195)
rgba(207, 150, 195, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CF96C3?
#CF96C3 is Lavender, a warm light color with RGB values of 207, 150, 195. It has a hue of 313°, 37% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #CF96C3?
The RGB color code for #CF96C3 is rgb(207, 150, 195). This means it contains 207 red, 150 green, and 195 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lavender a warm or cool color?
Lavender (#CF96C3) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CF96C3 in CSS?
You can use #CF96C3 in CSS with: background-color: #CF96C3; or color: #CF96C3; or as an RGB value: rgb(207, 150, 195). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 28%, 6%, 19%.

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