Chetwode Blue

Q: How do I use #A48FEF in CSS?

You can use #A48FEF in CSS with: background-color: #A48FEF; or color: #A48FEF; or as an RGB value: rgb(164, 143, 239). For print design, use CMYK: 31%, 40%, 0%, 6%.

#A48FEF

Chetwode Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #A48FEF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 164, 143, 239 in digital design or CMYK 31%, 40%, 0%, 6% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chetwode Blue color values

HEX: #A48FEF
RGB: 164, 143, 239
HSL: 253°, 75%, 75%
CMYK: 31, 40, 0, 6

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Chetwode Blue sits at 253° on the color wheel with 75% saturation and 75% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 75% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. 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(164, 143, 239), where the blue channel is highest at 239, 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 31C 40M 0Y 6K. The low-to-moderate black value (6%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (40%), 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: #A48FEF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 164, 143, 239;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A48FEF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 31%
M: 40%
Y: 0%
K: 6%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(164, 143, 239)
rgba(164, 143, 239, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

15 brand s with colors near 253° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #A48FEF?

#A48FEF is Chetwode Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 164, 143, 239. It has a hue of 253°, 75% saturation, and 75% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #A48FEF?

The RGB color code for #A48FEF is rgb(164, 143, 239). This means it contains 164 red, 143 green, and 239 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Chetwode Blue a warm or cool color?

Chetwode Blue (#A48FEF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #A48FEF in CSS?

You can use #A48FEF in CSS with: background-color: #A48FEF; or color: #A48FEF; or as an RGB value: rgb(164, 143, 239). For print design, use CMYK: 31%, 40%, 0%, 6%.