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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, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 56% 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 6%, 38%, 0%, 13% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

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 the Same Hue

3 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%.