Hawkes Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #D1E3FA.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
209, 227, 250 in digital design or CMYK 16%, 9%, 0%, 2% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Hawkes Blue
#D1E3FA
Hawkes Blue color values
- HEX
- #D1E3FA
- RGB
- 209, 227, 250
- HSL
- 214°, 80%, 90%
- CMYK
- 16, 9, 0, 2
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Hawkes Blue sits at 214° on the color wheel with 80% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 80%, 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(209, 227, 250), where the blue channel is highest at 250, 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, Hawkes Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 16C 9M 0Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 16% cyan, 9% 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: #D1E3FA;
--brand-primary-rgb: 209, 227, 250;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#D1E3FA',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 16%
M: 9%
Y: 0%
K: 2%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(209, 227, 250)
rgba(209, 227, 250, 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
Frequently asked questions
What color is #D1E3FA?
#D1E3FA is Hawkes Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 209, 227, 250. It has a hue of 214°, 80%
saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #D1E3FA?
The RGB color code for #D1E3FA is rgb(209, 227, 250). This means it contains 209 red,
227 green, and 250 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Hawkes Blue a warm or cool color?
Hawkes Blue (#D1E3FA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D1E3FA in CSS?
You can use #D1E3FA in CSS with:
background-color: #D1E3FA; or color: #D1E3FA; or as an RGB value: rgb(209, 227, 250). For print design, use CMYK: 16%, 9%, 0%, 2%.