Blizzard Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #ABE8ED.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
171, 232, 237 in digital design or CMYK 28%, 2%, 0%, 7% for print applications.
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Blizzard Blue
#ABE8ED
Blizzard Blue color values
- HEX
- #ABE8ED
- RGB
- 171, 232, 237
- HSL
- 185°, 65%, 80%
- CMYK
- 28, 2, 0, 7
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Blizzard Blue sits at 185° on the color wheel with 65% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the cyan 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, Blizzard Blue is rendered as rgb(171, 232, 237), where the blue channel is highest at 237, 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 28C 2M 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Blizzard Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #ABE8ED;
--brand-primary-rgb: 171, 232, 237;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#ABE8ED',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 28%
M: 2%
Y: 0%
K: 7%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(171, 232, 237)
rgba(171, 232, 237, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #ABE8ED?
#ABE8ED is Blizzard Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 171, 232, 237. It has a hue of 185°, 65%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #ABE8ED?
The RGB color code for #ABE8ED is rgb(171, 232, 237). This means it contains 171 red,
232 green, and 237 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Blizzard Blue a warm or cool color?
Blizzard Blue (#ABE8ED) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #ABE8ED in CSS?
You can use #ABE8ED in CSS with:
background-color: #ABE8ED; or color: #ABE8ED; or as an RGB value: rgb(171, 232, 237). For print design, use CMYK: 28%, 2%, 0%, 7%.