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Prelude

#C5BBDD

Prelude is a cool light color with the hex code #C5BBDD. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 197, 187, 221 in digital design or CMYK 11%, 15%, 0%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Prelude color values

HEX
#C5BBDD
RGB
197, 187, 221
HSL
258°, 33%, 80%
CMYK
11, 15, 0, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Prelude sits at 258° on the color wheel with 33% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. The moderate 33% 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(197, 187, 221), where the blue channel is highest at 221, though it sits close to the other channels. 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 11C 15M 0Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (15%), 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Prelude

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C5BBDD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 197, 187, 221;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#C5BBDD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 11%
M: 15%
Y: 0%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(197, 187, 221)
rgba(197, 187, 221, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

14 brand s with colors near 258° on the color wheel

GitLab logo
GitLab
Canva logo
Canva
Patagonia logo
Patagonia
Twitch logo
Twitch

Frequently asked questions

What color is #C5BBDD?
#C5BBDD is Prelude, a cool light color with RGB values of 197, 187, 221. It has a hue of 258°, 33% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C5BBDD?
The RGB color code for #C5BBDD is rgb(197, 187, 221). This means it contains 197 red, 187 green, and 221 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Prelude a warm or cool color?
Prelude (#C5BBDD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C5BBDD in CSS?
You can use #C5BBDD in CSS with: background-color: #C5BBDD; or color: #C5BBDD; or as an RGB value: rgb(197, 187, 221). For print design, use CMYK: 11%, 15%, 0%, 13%.

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