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Lavender

#D98CCC

Lavender is a warm light color with the hex code #D98CCC. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 217, 140, 204 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 35%, 6%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender Color Values

HEX
#D98CCC
RGB
217, 140, 204
HSL
310°, 50%, 70%
CMYK
0, 35, 6, 15

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Lavender sits at 310° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 50% 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%, 35%, 6%, 15% 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: #D98CCC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 217, 140, 204;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#D98CCC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 35%
Y: 6%
K: 15%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(217, 140, 204)
rgba(217, 140, 204, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D98CCC?
#D98CCC is Lavender, a warm light color with RGB values of 217, 140, 204. It has a hue of 310°, 50% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D98CCC?
The RGB color code for #D98CCC is rgb(217, 140, 204). This means it contains 217 red, 140 green, and 204 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lavender a warm or cool color?
Lavender (#D98CCC) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D98CCC in CSS?
You can use #D98CCC in CSS with: background-color: #D98CCC; or color: #D98CCC; or as an RGB value: rgb(217, 140, 204). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 35%, 6%, 15%.

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