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Anakiwa

#9DE7FB

Anakiwa is a cool light color with the hex code #9DE7FB. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 157, 231, 251 in digital design or CMYK 37%, 8%, 0%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Anakiwa color values

HEX
#9DE7FB
RGB
157, 231, 251
HSL
193°, 92%, 80%
CMYK
37, 8, 0, 2

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Anakiwa sits at 193° on the color wheel with 92% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 92%, 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(157, 231, 251), where the blue channel is highest at 251, 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 37C 8M 0Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 37% cyan, 8% 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: #9DE7FB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 157, 231, 251;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#9DE7FB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 37%
M: 8%
Y: 0%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(157, 231, 251)
rgba(157, 231, 251, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 193° on the color wheel

Cisco logo
Cisco
Slack logo
Slack
Vimeo logo
Vimeo
Intel logo
Intel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #9DE7FB?
#9DE7FB is Anakiwa, a cool light color with RGB values of 157, 231, 251. It has a hue of 193°, 92% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9DE7FB?
The RGB color code for #9DE7FB is rgb(157, 231, 251). This means it contains 157 red, 231 green, and 251 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Anakiwa a warm or cool color?
Anakiwa (#9DE7FB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #9DE7FB in CSS?
You can use #9DE7FB in CSS with: background-color: #9DE7FB; or color: #9DE7FB; or as an RGB value: rgb(157, 231, 251). For print design, use CMYK: 37%, 8%, 0%, 2%.

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