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Lavender

#DA8ADB

Lavender is a cool light color with the hex code #DA8ADB. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 218, 138, 219 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 37%, 0%, 14% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender Color Values

HEX
#DA8ADB
RGB
218, 138, 219
HSL
299°, 53%, 70%
CMYK
0, 37, 0, 14

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Lavender sits at 299° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 53% 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 0%, 37%, 0%, 14% 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: #DA8ADB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 218, 138, 219;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DA8ADB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

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

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(218, 138, 219)
rgba(218, 138, 219, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 299° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DA8ADB?
#DA8ADB is Lavender, a cool light color with RGB values of 218, 138, 219. It has a hue of 299°, 53% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DA8ADB?
The RGB color code for #DA8ADB is rgb(218, 138, 219). This means it contains 218 red, 138 green, and 219 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lavender a warm or cool color?
Lavender (#DA8ADB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DA8ADB in CSS?
You can use #DA8ADB in CSS with: background-color: #DA8ADB; or color: #DA8ADB; or as an RGB value: rgb(218, 138, 219). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 37%, 0%, 14%.

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