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Pigeon Post

#ABC8ED

Pigeon Post is a cool light color with the hex code #ABC8ED. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 171, 200, 237 in digital design or CMYK 28%, 16%, 0%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pigeon Post color values

HEX
#ABC8ED
RGB
171, 200, 237
HSL
214°, 65%, 80%
CMYK
28, 16, 0, 7

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pigeon Post sits at 214° on the color wheel with 65% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 65% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Pigeon Post is rendered as rgb(171, 200, 237), where the blue channel is highest at 237, anchoring the color in the cool register. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Pigeon Post translates to a CMYK breakdown of 28C 16M 0Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (28%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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 Pigeon Post

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #ABC8ED;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 171, 200, 237;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#ABC8ED',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 28%
M: 16%
Y: 0%
K: 7%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(171, 200, 237)
rgba(171, 200, 237, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 214° on the color wheel

Ford logo
Ford
BMW logo
BMW
Goldman Sachs logo
Goldman Sachs
Meta logo
Meta

Frequently asked questions

What color is #ABC8ED?
#ABC8ED is Pigeon Post, a cool light color with RGB values of 171, 200, 237. It has a hue of 214°, 65% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #ABC8ED?
The RGB color code for #ABC8ED is rgb(171, 200, 237). This means it contains 171 red, 200 green, and 237 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pigeon Post a warm or cool color?
Pigeon Post (#ABC8ED) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #ABC8ED in CSS?
You can use #ABC8ED in CSS with: background-color: #ABC8ED; or color: #ABC8ED; or as an RGB value: rgb(171, 200, 237). For print design, use CMYK: 28%, 16%, 0%, 7%.

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