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Lavender Magenta

#F273DD

Lavender Magenta is a warm light color with the hex code #F273DD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 242, 115, 221 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 52%, 9%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender Magenta color values

HEX
#F273DD
RGB
242, 115, 221
HSL
310°, 83%, 70%
CMYK
0, 52, 9, 5

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Lavender Magenta sits at 310° on the color wheel with 83% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 83%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Lavender Magenta is rendered as rgb(242, 115, 221), where the red channel dominates at 242, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. 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 Magenta translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 52M 9Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 52% magenta, 9% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Lavender Magenta

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #F273DD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 242, 115, 221;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#F273DD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 52%
Y: 9%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(242, 115, 221)
rgba(242, 115, 221, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

2 brand s with colors near 310° on the color wheel

Dunkin' logo
Dunkin'
Elastic logo
Elastic

Frequently asked questions

What color is #F273DD?
#F273DD is Lavender Magenta, a warm light color with RGB values of 242, 115, 221. It has a hue of 310°, 83% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #F273DD?
The RGB color code for #F273DD is rgb(242, 115, 221). This means it contains 242 red, 115 green, and 221 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lavender Magenta a warm or cool color?
Lavender Magenta (#F273DD) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F273DD in CSS?
You can use #F273DD in CSS with: background-color: #F273DD; or color: #F273DD; or as an RGB value: rgb(242, 115, 221). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 52%, 9%, 5%.

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