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Anakiwa

#9AE5FE

Anakiwa is a cool light color with the hex code #9AE5FE. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 154, 229, 254 in digital design or CMYK 39%, 10%, 0%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Anakiwa color values

HEX
#9AE5FE
RGB
154, 229, 254
HSL
195°, 98%, 80%
CMYK
39, 10, 0, 0

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Anakiwa sits at 195° on the color wheel with 98% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 98%, 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(154, 229, 254), where the blue channel is highest at 254, though it sits close to the other channels. 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 39C 10M 0Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 39% cyan, 10% 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Anakiwa

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #9AE5FE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 154, 229, 254;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#9AE5FE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 39%
M: 10%
Y: 0%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(154, 229, 254)
rgba(154, 229, 254, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 195° on the color wheel

Vimeo logo
Vimeo
Intel logo
Intel
Slack logo
Slack
Snowflake logo
Snowflake

Frequently asked questions

What color is #9AE5FE?
#9AE5FE is Anakiwa, a cool light color with RGB values of 154, 229, 254. It has a hue of 195°, 98% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9AE5FE?
The RGB color code for #9AE5FE is rgb(154, 229, 254). This means it contains 154 red, 229 green, and 254 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Anakiwa a warm or cool color?
Anakiwa (#9AE5FE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #9AE5FE in CSS?
You can use #9AE5FE in CSS with: background-color: #9AE5FE; or color: #9AE5FE; or as an RGB value: rgb(154, 229, 254). For print design, use CMYK: 39%, 10%, 0%, 0%.

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