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Hawkes Blue

#D0DBFB

Hawkes Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #D0DBFB. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 208, 219, 251 in digital design or CMYK 17%, 13%, 0%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Hawkes Blue color values

HEX
#D0DBFB
RGB
208, 219, 251
HSL
225°, 84%, 90%
CMYK
17, 13, 0, 2

About this color

Hawkes Blue sits at 225° on the color wheel with 84% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 84%, 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, Hawkes Blue is rendered as rgb(208, 219, 251), where the blue channel is highest at 251, 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, Hawkes Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 17C 13M 0Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 17% cyan, 13% 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.

How to use Hawkes Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #D0DBFB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 208, 219, 251;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#D0DBFB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 17%
M: 13%
Y: 0%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(208, 219, 251)
rgba(208, 219, 251, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #D0DBFB?
#D0DBFB is Hawkes Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 208, 219, 251. It has a hue of 225°, 84% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D0DBFB?
The RGB color code for #D0DBFB is rgb(208, 219, 251). This means it contains 208 red, 219 green, and 251 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Hawkes Blue a warm or cool color?
Hawkes Blue (#D0DBFB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D0DBFB in CSS?
You can use #D0DBFB in CSS with: background-color: #D0DBFB; or color: #D0DBFB; or as an RGB value: rgb(208, 219, 251). For print design, use CMYK: 17%, 13%, 0%, 2%.