HEX
#E6E6FAPrimary tokenCSS Named Color Reference
Lavender Color Code
Lavender·#E6E6FA
Blue FamilyCoolLight toneMid saturationoklch(93.1% 0.027 286)
RGB
rgb(230, 230, 250)Screen valuesHSL
hsl(240 67% 94%)Hue and lightnessCMYK
8, 8, 0, 2Print handoffLAB
92, 4, -10Perceptual referenceOKLCH
oklch(93.1% 0.027 286)Modern perceptualLavender is a light, balanced CSS named color at #E6E6FA. If you searched for lavender hex code, E6E6FA, or lavender RGB, this page gives the exact color value, conversion formats, contrast checks, nearby colors, and links into the lookup and converter workflows.
Best text colorDark text
Body text contrast13.94:1
Best UseProduct UI accents, links, selected states, and dependable interface structure
Tonal Scale
100#FBFBFE
300#F4F4FD
500#EBEBFB
600#E6E6FA
800#A6A6B4
Contrast Checks
White text on this color
Buttons, badges, and filled actions.
1.23:1Needs more separation
Dark text on this color
Large headings and selective UI.
13.94:1AAA-level contrast
This color on light surface
Links, borders, and icons on light UI.
1.17:1Needs more separation
Best text colorDark textContrast 13.94:1
Professional Reference
OKLCHoklch(93.1% 0.027 286)
Relative Luminance0.8032
Source TypeCSS Named Color
Classification
Blue FamilyCoolLight toneMid saturation
Source Context
Source Type
CSS Named Color
System
CSS
Closest Matches
Tailwind Violet 100Tailwind Indigo 100Material Deep Purple 50
Color Notes
- Lavender is kept as an exact CSS named color for #E6E6FA.
- Queries for lavender color code, E6E6FA, or lavender RGB usually need the value first, then contrast and implementation context.
Accessibility Matrix
White text on this color
White text placed on the current color.
1.23:1Needs more separation
Dark text on this color
Dark text or headings on the current color.
13.94:1AAA
This color on light surface
Use this color for links, strokes, or icons on light UI.
1.17:1Needs more separation
This color on dark surface
Use this color inside dark shells for strokes, tags, or icons.
13.94:1AAA
Best text colorDark textContrast 13.94:1 · AAA
Where It Works
- Use it for links, active navigation, selected states, and product accents.
- Check contrast before using saturated blues behind small white text.
- Pair with white, cool neutrals, and a lighter or darker blue from the same family.
Reference Notes
Last Updated
2026-09-03
Source Library
CSS Standard Colors
Methodology
Verified source values + site guidance
Color Notes
Lavender is sourced from the published CSS Standard Colors library and retained here as a searchable reference swatch for product and interface reference work.
Hue Family
Trust-building blues for enterprise and SaaS.
Source Collections
CSS Named Colors
Related Colors
Palette Starting Points
Implementation Snippets
:root {
--color-lavender: #E6E6FA;
--color-lavender-rgb: 230 230 250;
}class="bg-[#E6E6FA] text-white"
class="hover:bg-[#A6A6B4] ring-1 ring-[#E6E6FA]"{
"lavender": "#E6E6FA",
"lavenderRgb": [230, 230, 250],
"lavenderHsl": [240, 67, 94]
}