Prelude is a
cool light color with the hex code #C2B9DF.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
194, 185, 223 in digital design or CMYK 13%, 17%, 0%, 13% for print applications.
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Prelude
#C2B9DF
Prelude color values
- HEX
- #C2B9DF
- RGB
- 194, 185, 223
- HSL
- 254°, 37%, 80%
- CMYK
- 13, 17, 0, 13
Shades & tints
About this color
Prelude sits at 254° on the color wheel with 37% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 37% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.
In digital environments, Prelude is rendered as rgb(194, 185, 223), where the blue channel is highest at 223, 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, Prelude translates to a CMYK breakdown of 13C 17M 0Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (17%), 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 Prelude
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #C2B9DF;
--brand-primary-rgb: 194, 185, 223;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#C2B9DF',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 13%
M: 17%
Y: 0%
K: 13% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(194, 185, 223)
rgba(194, 185, 223, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #C2B9DF?
What is the RGB value of #C2B9DF?
Is Prelude a warm or cool color?
How do I use #C2B9DF in CSS?
background-color: #C2B9DF; or color: #C2B9DF; or as an RGB value: rgb(194, 185, 223). For print design, use CMYK: 13%, 17%, 0%, 13%.