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Anakiwa

#A8EBFF

Anakiwa is a cool light color with the hex code #A8EBFF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 168, 235, 255 in digital design or CMYK 34%, 8%, 0%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Anakiwa color values

HEX
#A8EBFF
RGB
168, 235, 255
HSL
194°, 100%, 83%
CMYK
34, 8, 0, 0

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Anakiwa sits at 194° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 83% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, 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(168, 235, 255), where the blue channel is highest at 255, 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 34C 8M 0Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 34% 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: #A8EBFF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 168, 235, 255;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#A8EBFF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 34%
M: 8%
Y: 0%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(168, 235, 255)
rgba(168, 235, 255, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 194° on the color wheel

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #A8EBFF?
#A8EBFF is Anakiwa, a cool light color with RGB values of 168, 235, 255. It has a hue of 194°, 100% saturation, and 83% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #A8EBFF?
The RGB color code for #A8EBFF is rgb(168, 235, 255). This means it contains 168 red, 235 green, and 255 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Anakiwa a warm or cool color?
Anakiwa (#A8EBFF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A8EBFF in CSS?
You can use #A8EBFF in CSS with: background-color: #A8EBFF; or color: #A8EBFF; or as an RGB value: rgb(168, 235, 255). For print design, use CMYK: 34%, 8%, 0%, 0%.

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