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Lavender Magenta

#FC9CF8

Lavender Magenta is a warm light color with the hex code #FC9CF8. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 252, 156, 248 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 38%, 2%, 1% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender Magenta color values

HEX
#FC9CF8
RGB
252, 156, 248
HSL
303°, 94%, 80%
CMYK
0, 38, 2, 1

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Lavender Magenta sits at 303° on the color wheel with 94% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 94%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Lavender Magenta is rendered as rgb(252, 156, 248), where the red channel dominates at 252, 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 38M 2Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 38% magenta. 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: #FC9CF8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 252, 156, 248;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#FC9CF8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 38%
Y: 2%
K: 1%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(252, 156, 248)
rgba(252, 156, 248, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

2 brand s with colors near 303° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank
Dunkin' logo
Dunkin'

Frequently asked questions

What color is #FC9CF8?
#FC9CF8 is Lavender Magenta, a warm light color with RGB values of 252, 156, 248. It has a hue of 303°, 94% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FC9CF8?
The RGB color code for #FC9CF8 is rgb(252, 156, 248). This means it contains 252 red, 156 green, and 248 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lavender Magenta a warm or cool color?
Lavender Magenta (#FC9CF8) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FC9CF8 in CSS?
You can use #FC9CF8 in CSS with: background-color: #FC9CF8; or color: #FC9CF8; or as an RGB value: rgb(252, 156, 248). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 38%, 2%, 1%.

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