Chetwode Blue

Q: How do I use #AD99FF in CSS?

You can use #AD99FF in CSS with: background-color: #AD99FF; or color: #AD99FF; or as an RGB value: rgb(173, 153, 255). For print design, use CMYK: 32%, 40%, 0%, 0%.

#AD99FF

Chetwode Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #AD99FF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 173, 153, 255 in digital design or CMYK 32%, 40%, 0%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chetwode Blue color values

HEX: #AD99FF
RGB: 173, 153, 255
HSL: 252°, 100%, 80%
CMYK: 32, 40, 0, 0

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Chetwode Blue sits at 252° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, 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, Chetwode Blue is rendered as rgb(173, 153, 255), where the blue channel is highest at 255, 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 32C 40M 0Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 32% cyan, 40% 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 Chetwode Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #AD99FF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 173, 153, 255;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#AD99FF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 32%
M: 40%
Y: 0%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(173, 153, 255)
rgba(173, 153, 255, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

15 brand s with colors near 252° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #AD99FF?

#AD99FF is Chetwode Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 173, 153, 255. It has a hue of 252°, 100% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #AD99FF?

The RGB color code for #AD99FF is rgb(173, 153, 255). This means it contains 173 red, 153 green, and 255 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Chetwode Blue a warm or cool color?

Chetwode Blue (#AD99FF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #AD99FF in CSS?

You can use #AD99FF in CSS with: background-color: #AD99FF; or color: #AD99FF; or as an RGB value: rgb(173, 153, 255). For print design, use CMYK: 32%, 40%, 0%, 0%.