Blue Bell is a
cool light color with the hex code #9899CD.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
152, 153, 205 in digital design or CMYK 26%, 25%, 0%, 20% for print applications.
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Blue Bell
#9899CD
Blue Bell color values
- HEX
- #9899CD
- RGB
- 152, 153, 205
- HSL
- 239°, 35%, 70%
- CMYK
- 26, 25, 0, 20
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Blue Bell sits at 239° on the color wheel with 35% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 35% 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(152, 153, 205), where the blue channel is highest at 205, anchoring the color in the cool register. 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 26C 25M 0Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (26%), 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: #9899CD;
--brand-primary-rgb: 152, 153, 205;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#9899CD',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 26%
M: 25%
Y: 0%
K: 20%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(152, 153, 205)
rgba(152, 153, 205, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 239° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #9899CD?
#9899CD is Blue Bell, a cool light color with RGB values of 152, 153, 205. It has a hue of 239°, 35%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #9899CD?
The RGB color code for #9899CD is rgb(152, 153, 205). This means it contains 152 red,
153 green, and 205 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Blue Bell a warm or cool color?
Blue Bell (#9899CD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #9899CD in CSS?
You can use #9899CD in CSS with:
background-color: #9899CD; or color: #9899CD; or as an RGB value: rgb(152, 153, 205). For print design, use CMYK: 26%, 25%, 0%, 20%.