Chatelle

Q: How do I use #B4A7BE in CSS?

You can use #B4A7BE in CSS with: background-color: #B4A7BE; or color: #B4A7BE; or as an RGB value: rgb(180, 167, 190). For print design, use CMYK: 5%, 12%, 0%, 25%.

#B4A7BE

Chatelle is a cool light color with the hex code #B4A7BE. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 180, 167, 190 in digital design or CMYK 5%, 12%, 0%, 25% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chatelle color values

HEX: #B4A7BE
RGB: 180, 167, 190
HSL: 274°, 15%, 70%
CMYK: 5, 12, 0, 25

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Chatelle sits at 274° on the color wheel with 15% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 15% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Chatelle is rendered as rgb(180, 167, 190), where the blue channel is highest at 190, though it sits close to the other channels. Muted saturation at high lightness is a classic formula for soft background fills, placeholder states, and secondary surface colors in light-mode interfaces.

For print, Chatelle translates to a CMYK breakdown of 5C 12M 0Y 25K. The low-to-moderate black value (25%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (12%), 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 Chatelle

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B4A7BE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 180, 167, 190;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B4A7BE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 5%
M: 12%
Y: 0%
K: 25%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(180, 167, 190)
rgba(180, 167, 190, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 274° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B4A7BE?

#B4A7BE is Chatelle, a cool light color with RGB values of 180, 167, 190. It has a hue of 274°, 15% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B4A7BE?

The RGB color code for #B4A7BE is rgb(180, 167, 190). This means it contains 180 red, 167 green, and 190 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Chatelle a warm or cool color?

Chatelle (#B4A7BE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #B4A7BE in CSS?

You can use #B4A7BE in CSS with: background-color: #B4A7BE; or color: #B4A7BE; or as an RGB value: rgb(180, 167, 190). For print design, use CMYK: 5%, 12%, 0%, 25%.