Chetwode Blue

Q: How do I use #968ADB in CSS?

You can use #968ADB in CSS with: background-color: #968ADB; or color: #968ADB; or as an RGB value: rgb(150, 138, 219). For print design, use CMYK: 32%, 37%, 0%, 14%.

#968ADB

Chetwode Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #968ADB. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 150, 138, 219 in digital design or CMYK 32%, 37%, 0%, 14% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chetwode Blue color values

HEX: #968ADB
RGB: 150, 138, 219
HSL: 249°, 53%, 70%
CMYK: 32, 37, 0, 14

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Chetwode Blue sits at 249° on the color wheel with 53% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 53% 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(150, 138, 219), where the blue channel is highest at 219, 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 32C 37M 0Y 14K. The low-to-moderate black value (14%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (37%), 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: #968ADB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 150, 138, 219;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#968ADB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 32%
M: 37%
Y: 0%
K: 14%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(150, 138, 219)
rgba(150, 138, 219, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

16 brand s with colors near 249° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #968ADB?

#968ADB is Chetwode Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 150, 138, 219. It has a hue of 249°, 53% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #968ADB?

The RGB color code for #968ADB is rgb(150, 138, 219). This means it contains 150 red, 138 green, and 219 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Chetwode Blue a warm or cool color?

Chetwode Blue (#968ADB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #968ADB in CSS?

You can use #968ADB in CSS with: background-color: #968ADB; or color: #968ADB; or as an RGB value: rgb(150, 138, 219). For print design, use CMYK: 32%, 37%, 0%, 14%.