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Lavender#E6E6FA

Lavender color code is #E6E6FA. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with lavender.

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Lavender Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Lavender is 0.8032. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.23:1 against white and 17.06:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
Lavender on white1.23:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Lavender on black17.06:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on Lavender1.23:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on Lavender17.06:1AAA

Lavender — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Lavender?+
The hex code for Lavender is #E6E6FA. In RGB it's rgb(230, 230, 250), and in HSL it's hsl(240, 67%, 94%).
What is the RGB value of Lavender?+
Lavender in RGB is (230, 230, 250). Written in CSS: rgb(230, 230, 250).
What is the CMYK value of Lavender?+
Lavender converts to CMYK(8%, 8%, 0%, 2%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E6E6FA.
Is lavender a warm or cool color?+
Lavender (#E6E6FA) is a cool off-white — its hue sits at 240° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does lavender belong to?+
Lavender belongs to the off-white family. Its HSL is 240°, 67%, 94% — a cool tone within the broader off-white group.
Is lavender accessible for body text on a white background?+
Lavender on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.23:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for lavender?+
The nearest Pantone match for Lavender (#E6E6FA) is 4503 C Daylight, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Lavender in design

Practical guidance for using lavender (#E6E6FA) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Lavender (#E6E6FA) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 17.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Lavender (#E6E6FA) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into minimalist editorial, luxury fashion, wellness brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if off-white runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

Lavender flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

Lavender works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use Lavender

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of lavender (#E6E6FA). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Apple#F5F5F7 · Apple White