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Link Water

#D8E6F3

Link Water is a cool light color with the hex code #D8E6F3. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 216, 230, 243 in digital design or CMYK 11%, 5%, 0%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Link Water color values

HEX
#D8E6F3
RGB
216, 230, 243
HSL
209°, 53%, 90%
CMYK
11, 5, 0, 5

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Link Water sits at 209° on the color wheel with 53% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 53% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Link Water is rendered as rgb(216, 230, 243), where the blue channel is highest at 243, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Link Water translates to a CMYK breakdown of 11C 5M 0Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 11% cyan. 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Link Water

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #D8E6F3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 216, 230, 243;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#D8E6F3',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 11%
M: 5%
Y: 0%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(216, 230, 243)
rgba(216, 230, 243, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 209° on the color wheel

Meta logo
Meta
Subaru logo
Subaru
American Express logo
American Express
HubSpot logo
HubSpot

Frequently asked questions

What color is #D8E6F3?
#D8E6F3 is Link Water, a cool light color with RGB values of 216, 230, 243. It has a hue of 209°, 53% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D8E6F3?
The RGB color code for #D8E6F3 is rgb(216, 230, 243). This means it contains 216 red, 230 green, and 243 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Link Water a warm or cool color?
Link Water (#D8E6F3) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D8E6F3 in CSS?
You can use #D8E6F3 in CSS with: background-color: #D8E6F3; or color: #D8E6F3; or as an RGB value: rgb(216, 230, 243). For print design, use CMYK: 11%, 5%, 0%, 5%.

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