Hawkes Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #D3E1F8.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
211, 225, 248 in digital design or CMYK 15%, 9%, 0%, 3% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Hawkes Blue
#D3E1F8
Hawkes Blue color values
- HEX
- #D3E1F8
- RGB
- 211, 225, 248
- HSL
- 217°, 73%, 90%
- CMYK
- 15, 9, 0, 3
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Hawkes Blue sits at 217° on the color wheel with 73% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 73% 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, Hawkes Blue is rendered as rgb(211, 225, 248), where the blue channel is highest at 248, 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 15C 9M 0Y 3K. With almost no black ink (3%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 15% 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: #D3E1F8;
--brand-primary-rgb: 211, 225, 248;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#D3E1F8',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 15%
M: 9%
Y: 0%
K: 3%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(211, 225, 248)
rgba(211, 225, 248, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #D3E1F8?
#D3E1F8 is Hawkes Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 211, 225, 248. It has a hue of 217°, 73%
saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #D3E1F8?
The RGB color code for #D3E1F8 is rgb(211, 225, 248). This means it contains 211 red,
225 green, and 248 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Hawkes Blue a warm or cool color?
Hawkes Blue (#D3E1F8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D3E1F8 in CSS?
You can use #D3E1F8 in CSS with:
background-color: #D3E1F8; or color: #D3E1F8; or as an RGB value: rgb(211, 225, 248). For print design, use CMYK: 15%, 9%, 0%, 3%.