Chetwode Blue

Q: How do I use #868BDF in CSS?

You can use #868BDF in CSS with: background-color: #868BDF; or color: #868BDF; or as an RGB value: rgb(134, 139, 223). For print design, use CMYK: 40%, 38%, 0%, 13%.

#868BDF

Chetwode Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #868BDF. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 134, 139, 223 in digital design or CMYK 40%, 38%, 0%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chetwode Blue color values

HEX: #868BDF
RGB: 134, 139, 223
HSL: 237°, 58%, 70%
CMYK: 40, 38, 0, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Chetwode Blue sits at 237° on the color wheel with 58% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 58% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Chetwode Blue is rendered as rgb(134, 139, 223), where the blue channel is highest at 223, producing a strongly blue character. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Chetwode Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 40C 38M 0Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (40%), 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: #868BDF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 134, 139, 223;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#868BDF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 40%
M: 38%
Y: 0%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(134, 139, 223)
rgba(134, 139, 223, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 237° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #868BDF?

#868BDF is Chetwode Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 134, 139, 223. It has a hue of 237°, 58% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #868BDF?

The RGB color code for #868BDF is rgb(134, 139, 223). This means it contains 134 red, 139 green, and 223 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Chetwode Blue a warm or cool color?

Chetwode Blue (#868BDF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #868BDF in CSS?

You can use #868BDF in CSS with: background-color: #868BDF; or color: #868BDF; or as an RGB value: rgb(134, 139, 223). For print design, use CMYK: 40%, 38%, 0%, 13%.