Anakiwa is a
cool light color with the hex code #90DDF9.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
144, 221, 249 in digital design or CMYK 42%, 11%, 0%, 2% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Anakiwa
#90DDF9
Anakiwa color values
- HEX
- #90DDF9
- RGB
- 144, 221, 249
- HSL
- 196°, 90%, 77%
- CMYK
- 42, 11, 0, 2
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Anakiwa sits at 196° on the color wheel with 90% saturation and 77% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 90%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.
In digital environments, Anakiwa is rendered as rgb(144, 221, 249), where the blue channel is highest at 249, anchoring the color in the cool register. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Anakiwa translates to a CMYK breakdown of 42C 11M 0Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 42% cyan, 11% magenta. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. 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 Anakiwa
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #90DDF9;
--brand-primary-rgb: 144, 221, 249;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#90DDF9',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 42%
M: 11%
Y: 0%
K: 2%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(144, 221, 249)
rgba(144, 221, 249, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 196° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #90DDF9?
#90DDF9 is Anakiwa, a cool light color with RGB values of 144, 221, 249. It has a hue of 196°, 90%
saturation, and 77% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #90DDF9?
The RGB color code for #90DDF9 is rgb(144, 221, 249). This means it contains 144 red,
221 green, and 249 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Anakiwa a warm or cool color?
Anakiwa (#90DDF9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #90DDF9 in CSS?
You can use #90DDF9 in CSS with:
background-color: #90DDF9; or color: #90DDF9; or as an RGB value: rgb(144, 221, 249). For print design, use CMYK: 42%, 11%, 0%, 2%.