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Chetwode Blue

#9489DC

Chetwode Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #9489DC. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 148, 137, 220 in digital design or CMYK 33%, 38%, 0%, 14% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chetwode Blue color values

HEX
#9489DC
RGB
148, 137, 220
HSL
248°, 54%, 70%
CMYK
33, 38, 0, 14

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Chetwode Blue sits at 248° on the color wheel with 54% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 54% 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(148, 137, 220), where the blue channel is highest at 220, 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 33C 38M 0Y 14K. The low-to-moderate black value (14%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (38%), 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Chetwode Blue

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #9489DC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 148, 137, 220;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#9489DC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 33%
M: 38%
Y: 0%
K: 14%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(148, 137, 220)
rgba(148, 137, 220, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

17 brand s with colors near 248° on the color wheel

Stripe logo
Stripe
Warner Bros. logo
Warner Bros.
GitLab logo
GitLab
Revolut logo
Revolut

Frequently asked questions

What color is #9489DC?
#9489DC is Chetwode Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 148, 137, 220. It has a hue of 248°, 54% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9489DC?
The RGB color code for #9489DC is rgb(148, 137, 220). This means it contains 148 red, 137 green, and 220 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chetwode Blue a warm or cool color?
Chetwode Blue (#9489DC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #9489DC in CSS?
You can use #9489DC in CSS with: background-color: #9489DC; or color: #9489DC; or as an RGB value: rgb(148, 137, 220). For print design, use CMYK: 33%, 38%, 0%, 14%.

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