Color swatch image showing #A4DDFB with RGB(164,221,251) values
Color swatch image showing #A4DDFB with RGB(164,221,251) values

#A4DDFB Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A4DDFB including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A4DDFB Color Information

#A4DDFB RGB value is (164, 221, 251). The hex color red value is 164, green is 221, and blue is 251. Its HSL format shows a hue of 201°, saturation of 92 percent, and lightness of 81 percent. The CMYK process values are 35 percent, 12 percent, 0 percent, 2 percent.

#A4DDFB color swatch
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#A4DDFB Color Meaning

Color #A4DDFB radiates accessible optimism, institutional friendliness, and democratic clarity. Color #A4DDFB is a bright, slightly green-leaning azure associated with Columbia University but widely adopted for its approachable brightness. Unlike royal blue, #A4DDFB avoids formality; unlike sky blue, #A4DDFB retains enough saturation to feel intentional. In educational and civic design, #A4DDFB hue signals openness without naivety—common in public school branding, municipal websites, and community health platforms. Psychological research shows #A4DDFB increases perceived transparency and approachability in institutional contexts. Functionally, color #A4DDFB excels as a primary or accent in digital interfaces. #A4DDFB offers strong contrast against deep greys and meets WCAG AA standards for large text. #A4DDFB’s widely used in edtech, nonprofit dashboards, and youth programs where engagement must feel light but not frivolous. Print reproduction is consistent across coated stocks, though #A4DDFB requires bright white paper to preserve luminance. Consumer studies show higher trust in brands using color #A4DDFB versus cooler pastels. Symbolically, color #A4DDFB represents community that includes. #A4DDFB is not the blue of elite institutions but of shared learning. In cultural contexts, #A4DDFB appears in public library campaigns, voter engagement, and civic tech as a symbol of access as equity. Spiritually, #A4DDFB aligns with the throat chakra’s inclusive mode: communication that invites. Designers use color #A4DDFB when they want to signal optimism with structure. Its clarity is kind.

Color Conversion

Convert #A4DDFB across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#A4DDFB
RGB
rgb(164, 221, 251)
HSL
hsl(201°, 92%, 81%)
CMYK
cmyk(35%, 12%, 0%, 2%)
HSV
hsv(201°, 35%, 98%)
XYZ
58.5789 66.5705 101.0287
Yxy
66.5705 0.2590 0.2943
Hunter Lab
81.5907 -3.5609 -6.8648
CIE-Lab
85.2866 -11.0754 -20.4385

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red164 / 255 (64%)
64%
Green221 / 255 (87%)
87%
Blue251 / 255 (98%)
98%

CMYK Values

Cyan35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Magenta12 / 100 (12%)
12%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)2 / 100 (2%)

Color Variations

#A4DDFB harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#A4DDFB harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #A4DDFB for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#A4DDFB

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A4DDFB appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#A4DDFB

protanopia

#bdbdf4

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A4DDFB;

Text Color

color: #A4DDFB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A4DDFB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A4DDFB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A4DDFB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A4DDFB 0%, #0997e3 100%);

#A4DDFB Color FAQs

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