Color swatch image showing #A4DDFF with RGB(164,221,255) values
Color swatch image showing #A4DDFF with RGB(164,221,255) values

#A4DDFF Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A4DDFF including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A4DDFF Color Information

#A4DDFF RGB value is (164, 221, 255). The hex color red value is 164, green is 221, and blue is 255. Its HSL format shows a hue of 202°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 82 percent. The CMYK process values are 36 percent, 13 percent, 0 percent, 0 percent.

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#A4DDFF Color Meaning

Color #A4DDFF radiates accessible optimism, institutional friendliness, and democratic clarity. Color #A4DDFF is a bright, slightly green-leaning azure associated with Columbia University but widely adopted for its approachable brightness. Unlike royal blue, #A4DDFF avoids formality; unlike sky blue, #A4DDFF retains enough saturation to feel intentional. In educational and civic design, #A4DDFF hue signals openness without naivety—common in public school branding, municipal websites, and community health platforms. Psychological research shows #A4DDFF increases perceived transparency and approachability in institutional contexts. Functionally, color #A4DDFF excels as a primary or accent in digital interfaces. #A4DDFF offers strong contrast against deep greys and meets WCAG AA standards for large text. #A4DDFF’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 #A4DDFF requires bright white paper to preserve luminance. Consumer studies show higher trust in brands using color #A4DDFF versus cooler pastels. Symbolically, color #A4DDFF represents community that includes. #A4DDFF is not the blue of elite institutions but of shared learning. In cultural contexts, #A4DDFF appears in public library campaigns, voter engagement, and civic tech as a symbol of access as equity. Spiritually, #A4DDFF aligns with the throat chakra’s inclusive mode: communication that invites. Designers use color #A4DDFF when they want to signal optimism with structure. Its clarity is kind.

Color Conversion

Convert #A4DDFF 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
#A4DDFF
RGB
rgb(164, 221, 255)
HSL
hsl(202°, 100%, 82%)
CMYK
cmyk(36%, 13%, 0%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(202°, 36%, 100%)
XYZ
59.2163 66.8254 104.3853
Yxy
66.8254 0.2570 0.2900
Hunter Lab
81.7468 -3.2675 -7.6199
CIE-Lab
85.4157 -10.0943 -22.3527

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red164 / 255 (64%)
64%
Green221 / 255 (87%)
87%
Blue255 / 255 (100%)
100%

CMYK Values

Cyan36 / 100 (36%)
36%
Magenta13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#A4DDFF 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

#A4DDFF 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 #A4DDFF 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
#A4DDFF

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.46:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.46:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.46:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A4DDFF 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

#A4DDFF

protanopia

#bdbdf7

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A4DDFF;

Text Color

color: #A4DDFF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A4DDFF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A4DDFF40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A4DDFF;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A4DDFF 0%, #0098f0 100%);

#A4DDFF Color FAQs

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