Blizzard Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #A8F9FF.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
168, 249, 255 in digital design or CMYK 34%, 2%, 0%, 0% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Blizzard Blue
#A8F9FF
Blizzard Blue color values
- HEX
- #A8F9FF
- RGB
- 168, 249, 255
- HSL
- 184°, 100%, 83%
- CMYK
- 34, 2, 0, 0
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Blizzard Blue sits at 184° 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, Blizzard Blue is rendered as rgb(168, 249, 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, Blizzard Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 34C 2M 0Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 34% cyan. 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: #A8F9FF;
--brand-primary-rgb: 168, 249, 255;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#A8F9FF',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 34%
M: 2%
Y: 0%
K: 0%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(168, 249, 255)
rgba(168, 249, 255, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #A8F9FF?
#A8F9FF is Blizzard Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 168, 249, 255. It has a hue of 184°, 100%
saturation, and 83% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #A8F9FF?
The RGB color code for #A8F9FF is rgb(168, 249, 255). This means it contains 168 red,
249 green, and 255 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Blizzard Blue a warm or cool color?
Blizzard Blue (#A8F9FF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A8F9FF in CSS?
You can use #A8F9FF in CSS with:
background-color: #A8F9FF; or color: #A8F9FF; or as an RGB value: rgb(168, 249, 255). For print design, use CMYK: 34%, 2%, 0%, 0%.