Lavender colour (#E6E6FA)
Lavender is very light a blue with hex code #E6E6FA, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 230, 230, 250; in HSL 240°, 67%, 94%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Lavender colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Lavender in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #E6E6FA |
| RGB | rgb(230, 230, 250) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.902, 0.902, 0.980 |
| HSL | hsl(240, 67%, 94%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 8%, 8%, 0%, 2% |
| CSS | color: lavender; |
Shades and tints of Lavender
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#d4d4f7 | #aaaaee | #7f7fe6 | #5555dd | #2a2ad5 | #2222aa | #191980 | #111155 | #08082b |
Colours that go with Lavender
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #fafae5 | |
| Triadic | #fae5e5 | #e5fae5 |
| Analogous | #f0e5fa | #e5f0fa |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| aliceblue | #f0f8ff | very close |
| whitesmoke | #f5f5f5 | very close |
| ghostwhite | #f8f8ff | very close |
| lightcyan | #e0ffff | very close |
| azure | #f0ffff | very close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Lavender against white is 1.23:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 17.06:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Lavender background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Lavender?
#E6E6FA.
What is Lavender in RGB?
rgb(230, 230, 250).
What colour is complementary to Lavender?
#fafae5, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.