Blue Bell is a
cool light color with the hex code #8F99D6.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
143, 153, 214 in digital design or CMYK 33%, 29%, 0%, 16% for print applications.
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Blue Bell
#8F99D6
Blue Bell color values
- HEX
- #8F99D6
- RGB
- 143, 153, 214
- HSL
- 232°, 46%, 70%
- CMYK
- 33, 29, 0, 16
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Blue Bell sits at 232° on the color wheel with 46% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 46% 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, Blue Bell is rendered as rgb(143, 153, 214), where the blue channel is highest at 214, 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, Blue Bell translates to a CMYK breakdown of 33C 29M 0Y 16K. The low-to-moderate black value (16%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (33%), 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 Blue Bell
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #8F99D6;
--brand-primary-rgb: 143, 153, 214;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#8F99D6',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 33%
M: 29%
Y: 0%
K: 16%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(143, 153, 214)
rgba(143, 153, 214, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #8F99D6?
#8F99D6 is Blue Bell, a cool light color with RGB values of 143, 153, 214. It has a hue of 232°, 46%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #8F99D6?
The RGB color code for #8F99D6 is rgb(143, 153, 214). This means it contains 143 red,
153 green, and 214 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Blue Bell a warm or cool color?
Blue Bell (#8F99D6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8F99D6 in CSS?
You can use #8F99D6 in CSS with:
background-color: #8F99D6; or color: #8F99D6; or as an RGB value: rgb(143, 153, 214). For print design, use CMYK: 33%, 29%, 0%, 16%.