Lavender

Q: How do I use #D08ADB in CSS?

You can use #D08ADB in CSS with: background-color: #D08ADB; or color: #D08ADB; or as an RGB value: rgb(208, 138, 219). For print design, use CMYK: 5%, 37%, 0%, 14%.

#D08ADB

Lavender is a cool light color with the hex code #D08ADB. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 208, 138, 219 in digital design or CMYK 5%, 37%, 0%, 14% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender color values

HEX: #D08ADB
RGB: 208, 138, 219
HSL: 292°, 53%, 70%
CMYK: 5, 37, 0, 14

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Lavender sits at 292° on the color wheel with 53% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. The moderate 53% 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, 138, 219), where the blue channel is highest at 219, 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 5C 37M 0Y 14K. The low-to-moderate black value (14%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (37%), 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.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Lavender

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #D08ADB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 208, 138, 219;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#D08ADB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 5%
M: 37%
Y: 0%
K: 14%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(208, 138, 219)
rgba(208, 138, 219, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #D08ADB?

#D08ADB is Lavender, a cool light color with RGB values of 208, 138, 219. It has a hue of 292°, 53% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #D08ADB?

The RGB color code for #D08ADB is rgb(208, 138, 219). This means it contains 208 red, 138 green, and 219 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Lavender a warm or cool color?

Lavender (#D08ADB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #D08ADB in CSS?

You can use #D08ADB in CSS with: background-color: #D08ADB; or color: #D08ADB; or as an RGB value: rgb(208, 138, 219). For print design, use CMYK: 5%, 37%, 0%, 14%.