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Prelude

#C8BADE

Prelude is a cool light color with the hex code #C8BADE. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 200, 186, 222 in digital design or CMYK 10%, 16%, 0%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Prelude color values

HEX
#C8BADE
RGB
200, 186, 222
HSL
263°, 35%, 80%
CMYK
10, 16, 0, 13

About this color

Prelude sits at 263° on the color wheel with 35% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. The moderate 35% 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(200, 186, 222), where the blue channel is highest at 222, 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 10C 16M 0Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (16%), 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: #C8BADE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 200, 186, 222;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#C8BADE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 10%
M: 16%
Y: 0%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(200, 186, 222)
rgba(200, 186, 222, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #C8BADE?
#C8BADE is Prelude, a cool light color with RGB values of 200, 186, 222. It has a hue of 263°, 35% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C8BADE?
The RGB color code for #C8BADE is rgb(200, 186, 222). This means it contains 200 red, 186 green, and 222 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Prelude a warm or cool color?
Prelude (#C8BADE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C8BADE in CSS?
You can use #C8BADE in CSS with: background-color: #C8BADE; or color: #C8BADE; or as an RGB value: rgb(200, 186, 222). For print design, use CMYK: 10%, 16%, 0%, 13%.