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Prelude

#CABADE

Prelude is a cool light color with the hex code #CABADE. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 202, 186, 222 in digital design or CMYK 9%, 16%, 0%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Prelude color values

HEX
#CABADE
RGB
202, 186, 222
HSL
267°, 35%, 80%
CMYK
9, 16, 0, 13

About this color

Prelude sits at 267° 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(202, 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 9C 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: #CABADE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 202, 186, 222;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#CABADE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 9%
M: 16%
Y: 0%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(202, 186, 222)
rgba(202, 186, 222, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

11 brand s with colors near 267° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #CABADE?
#CABADE is Prelude, a cool light color with RGB values of 202, 186, 222. It has a hue of 267°, 35% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #CABADE?
The RGB color code for #CABADE is rgb(202, 186, 222). This means it contains 202 red, 186 green, and 222 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Prelude a warm or cool color?
Prelude (#CABADE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CABADE in CSS?
You can use #CABADE in CSS with: background-color: #CABADE; or color: #CABADE; or as an RGB value: rgb(202, 186, 222). For print design, use CMYK: 9%, 16%, 0%, 13%.