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Lavender

#D48FEF

Lavender is a cool light color with the hex code #D48FEF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 212, 143, 239 in digital design or CMYK 11%, 40%, 0%, 6% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender color values

HEX
#D48FEF
RGB
212, 143, 239
HSL
283°, 75%, 75%
CMYK
11, 40, 0, 6

About this color

Lavender sits at 283° on the color wheel with 75% saturation and 75% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. At 75% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Lavender is rendered as rgb(212, 143, 239), where the blue channel is highest at 239, anchoring the color in the cool register. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Lavender translates to a CMYK breakdown of 11C 40M 0Y 6K. The low-to-moderate black value (6%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (40%), 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: #D48FEF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 212, 143, 239;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#D48FEF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 11%
M: 40%
Y: 0%
K: 6%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(212, 143, 239)
rgba(212, 143, 239, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 283° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #D48FEF?
#D48FEF is Lavender, a cool light color with RGB values of 212, 143, 239. It has a hue of 283°, 75% saturation, and 75% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D48FEF?
The RGB color code for #D48FEF is rgb(212, 143, 239). This means it contains 212 red, 143 green, and 239 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lavender a warm or cool color?
Lavender (#D48FEF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D48FEF in CSS?
You can use #D48FEF in CSS with: background-color: #D48FEF; or color: #D48FEF; or as an RGB value: rgb(212, 143, 239). For print design, use CMYK: 11%, 40%, 0%, 6%.