Chetwode Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #7E8CE7.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
126, 140, 231 in digital design or CMYK 45%, 39%, 0%, 9% for print applications.
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Chetwode Blue
#7E8CE7
Chetwode Blue color values
- HEX
- #7E8CE7
- RGB
- 126, 140, 231
- HSL
- 232°, 69%, 70%
- CMYK
- 45, 39, 0, 9
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Chetwode Blue sits at 232° on the color wheel with 69% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 69% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Chetwode Blue is rendered as rgb(126, 140, 231), where the blue channel is highest at 231, producing a strongly blue character. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Chetwode Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 45C 39M 0Y 9K. The low-to-moderate black value (9%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (45%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Chetwode Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #7E8CE7;
--brand-primary-rgb: 126, 140, 231;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#7E8CE7',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 45%
M: 39%
Y: 0%
K: 9%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(126, 140, 231)
rgba(126, 140, 231, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #7E8CE7?
#7E8CE7 is Chetwode Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 126, 140, 231. It has a hue of 232°, 69%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #7E8CE7?
The RGB color code for #7E8CE7 is rgb(126, 140, 231). This means it contains 126 red,
140 green, and 231 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chetwode Blue a warm or cool color?
Chetwode Blue (#7E8CE7) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #7E8CE7 in CSS?
You can use #7E8CE7 in CSS with:
background-color: #7E8CE7; or color: #7E8CE7; or as an RGB value: rgb(126, 140, 231). For print design, use CMYK: 45%, 39%, 0%, 9%.