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Lavender

#D088DD

Lavender is a cool light color with the hex code #D088DD. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 208, 136, 221 in digital design or CMYK 6%, 38%, 0%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender color values

HEX
#D088DD
RGB
208, 136, 221
HSL
291°, 56%, 70%
CMYK
6, 38, 0, 13

About this color

Lavender sits at 291° on the color wheel with 56% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. The moderate 56% 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(208, 136, 221), where the blue channel is highest at 221, 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 6C 38M 0Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (38%), 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: #D088DD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 208, 136, 221;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#D088DD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 6%
M: 38%
Y: 0%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(208, 136, 221)
rgba(208, 136, 221, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

6 brand s with colors near 291° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #D088DD?
#D088DD is Lavender, a cool light color with RGB values of 208, 136, 221. It has a hue of 291°, 56% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D088DD?
The RGB color code for #D088DD is rgb(208, 136, 221). This means it contains 208 red, 136 green, and 221 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lavender a warm or cool color?
Lavender (#D088DD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D088DD in CSS?
You can use #D088DD in CSS with: background-color: #D088DD; or color: #D088DD; or as an RGB value: rgb(208, 136, 221). For print design, use CMYK: 6%, 38%, 0%, 13%.