Melrose is a
cool light color with the hex code #A7B4FB.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
167, 180, 251 in digital design or CMYK 33%, 28%, 0%, 2% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Melrose
#A7B4FB
Melrose color values
- HEX
- #A7B4FB
- RGB
- 167, 180, 251
- HSL
- 231°, 91%, 82%
- CMYK
- 33, 28, 0, 2
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Melrose sits at 231° on the color wheel with 91% saturation and 82% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 91%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.
In digital environments, Melrose is rendered as rgb(167, 180, 251), where the blue channel is highest at 251, 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, Melrose translates to a CMYK breakdown of 33C 28M 0Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 33% cyan, 28% magenta. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. 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 Melrose
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #A7B4FB;
--brand-primary-rgb: 167, 180, 251;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#A7B4FB',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 33%
M: 28%
Y: 0%
K: 2%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(167, 180, 251)
rgba(167, 180, 251, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #A7B4FB?
#A7B4FB is Melrose, a cool light color with RGB values of 167, 180, 251. It has a hue of 231°, 91%
saturation, and 82% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #A7B4FB?
The RGB color code for #A7B4FB is rgb(167, 180, 251). This means it contains 167 red,
180 green, and 251 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Melrose a warm or cool color?
Melrose (#A7B4FB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A7B4FB in CSS?
You can use #A7B4FB in CSS with:
background-color: #A7B4FB; or color: #A7B4FB; or as an RGB value: rgb(167, 180, 251). For print design, use CMYK: 33%, 28%, 0%, 2%.