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Prelude

#C2B9DF

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. Find matching Pantone color.

Prelude color values

HEX
#C2B9DF
RGB
194, 185, 223
HSL
254°, 37%, 80%
CMYK
13, 17, 0, 13

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.

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?
#C2B9DF is Prelude, a cool light color with RGB values of 194, 185, 223. It has a hue of 254°, 37% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C2B9DF?
The RGB color code for #C2B9DF is rgb(194, 185, 223). This means it contains 194 red, 185 green, and 223 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Prelude a warm or cool color?
Prelude (#C2B9DF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C2B9DF in CSS?
You can use #C2B9DF in CSS with: background-color: #C2B9DF; or color: #C2B9DF; or as an RGB value: rgb(194, 185, 223). For print design, use CMYK: 13%, 17%, 0%, 13%.