Blizzard Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #A0E9F8.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
160, 233, 248 in digital design or CMYK 35%, 6%, 0%, 3% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Blizzard Blue
#A0E9F8
Blizzard Blue color values
- HEX
- #A0E9F8
- RGB
- 160, 233, 248
- HSL
- 190°, 86%, 80%
- CMYK
- 35, 6, 0, 3
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Blizzard Blue sits at 190° on the color wheel with 86% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 86%, 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, Blizzard Blue is rendered as rgb(160, 233, 248), where the blue channel is highest at 248, 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, Blizzard Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 35C 6M 0Y 3K. With almost no black ink (3%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 35% cyan, 6% 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 Blizzard Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #A0E9F8;
--brand-primary-rgb: 160, 233, 248;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#A0E9F8',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 35%
M: 6%
Y: 0%
K: 3%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(160, 233, 248)
rgba(160, 233, 248, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #A0E9F8?
#A0E9F8 is Blizzard Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 160, 233, 248. It has a hue of 190°, 86%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #A0E9F8?
The RGB color code for #A0E9F8 is rgb(160, 233, 248). This means it contains 160 red,
233 green, and 248 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Blizzard Blue a warm or cool color?
Blizzard Blue (#A0E9F8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A0E9F8 in CSS?
You can use #A0E9F8 in CSS with:
background-color: #A0E9F8; or color: #A0E9F8; or as an RGB value: rgb(160, 233, 248). For print design, use CMYK: 35%, 6%, 0%, 3%.