Hawkes Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #D0DDFB.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
208, 221, 251 in digital design or CMYK 17%, 12%, 0%, 2% for print applications.
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Hawkes Blue
#D0DDFB
Hawkes Blue color values
- HEX
- #D0DDFB
- RGB
- 208, 221, 251
- HSL
- 222°, 84%, 90%
- CMYK
- 17, 12, 0, 2
Shades & tints
About this color
Hawkes Blue sits at 222° 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, 221, 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 12M 0Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 17% cyan, 12% 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Hawkes Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #D0DDFB;
--brand-primary-rgb: 208, 221, 251;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#D0DDFB',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 17%
M: 12%
Y: 0%
K: 2% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(208, 221, 251)
rgba(208, 221, 251, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #D0DDFB?
What is the RGB value of #D0DDFB?
Is Hawkes Blue a warm or cool color?
How do I use #D0DDFB in CSS?
background-color: #D0DDFB; or color: #D0DDFB; or as an RGB value: rgb(208, 221, 251). For print design, use CMYK: 17%, 12%, 0%, 2%.