Chetwode Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #8D96FC.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
141, 150, 252 in digital design or CMYK 44%, 40%, 0%, 1% for print applications.
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Chetwode Blue
#8D96FC
Chetwode Blue color values
- HEX
- #8D96FC
- RGB
- 141, 150, 252
- HSL
- 235°, 95%, 77%
- CMYK
- 44, 40, 0, 1
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Chetwode Blue sits at 235° on the color wheel with 95% saturation and 77% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 95%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.
In digital environments, Chetwode Blue is rendered as rgb(141, 150, 252), where the blue channel is highest at 252, 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 44C 40M 0Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 44% cyan, 40% magenta. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. 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: #8D96FC;
--brand-primary-rgb: 141, 150, 252;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#8D96FC',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 44%
M: 40%
Y: 0%
K: 1%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(141, 150, 252)
rgba(141, 150, 252, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #8D96FC?
#8D96FC is Chetwode Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 141, 150, 252. It has a hue of 235°, 95%
saturation, and 77% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #8D96FC?
The RGB color code for #8D96FC is rgb(141, 150, 252). This means it contains 141 red,
150 green, and 252 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chetwode Blue a warm or cool color?
Chetwode Blue (#8D96FC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8D96FC in CSS?
You can use #8D96FC in CSS with:
background-color: #8D96FC; or color: #8D96FC; or as an RGB value: rgb(141, 150, 252). For print design, use CMYK: 44%, 40%, 0%, 1%.