Color swatch image showing #A4D3FF with RGB(164,211,255) values
Color swatch image showing #A4D3FF with RGB(164,211,255) values

#A4D3FF Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A4D3FF including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A4D3FF Color Information

#A4D3FF RGB value is (164, 211, 255). The hex color red value is 164, green is 211, and blue is 255. Its HSL format shows a hue of 209°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 82 percent. The CMYK process values are 36 percent, 17 percent, 0 percent, 0 percent.

#A4D3FF color swatch
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#A4D3FF Color Meaning

Color #A4D3FF radiates accessible optimism, institutional friendliness, and democratic clarity. Color #A4D3FF is a bright, slightly green-leaning azure associated with Columbia University but widely adopted for its approachable brightness. Unlike royal blue, #A4D3FF avoids formality; unlike sky blue, #A4D3FF retains enough saturation to feel intentional. In educational and civic design, #A4D3FF hue signals openness without naivety—common in public school branding, municipal websites, and community health platforms. Psychological research shows #A4D3FF increases perceived transparency and approachability in institutional contexts. Functionally, color #A4D3FF excels as a primary or accent in digital interfaces. #A4D3FF offers strong contrast against deep greys and meets WCAG AA standards for large text. #A4D3FF’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 #A4D3FF requires bright white paper to preserve luminance. Consumer studies show higher trust in brands using color #A4D3FF versus cooler pastels. Symbolically, color #A4D3FF represents community that includes. #A4D3FF is not the blue of elite institutions but of shared learning. In cultural contexts, #A4D3FF appears in public library campaigns, voter engagement, and civic tech as a symbol of access as equity. Spiritually, #A4D3FF aligns with the throat chakra’s inclusive mode: communication that invites. Designers use color #A4D3FF when they want to signal optimism with structure. Its clarity is kind.

Color Conversion

Convert #A4D3FF 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
#A4D3FF
RGB
rgb(164, 211, 255)
HSL
hsl(209°, 100%, 82%)
CMYK
cmyk(36%, 17%, 0%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(209°, 36%, 100%)
XYZ
56.6541 61.7010 103.5312
Yxy
61.7010 0.2553 0.2781
Hunter Lab
78.5500 -1.4539 -8.4160
CIE-Lab
82.7542 -4.8724 -26.4022

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red164 / 255 (64%)
64%
Green211 / 255 (83%)
83%
Blue255 / 255 (100%)
100%

CMYK Values

Cyan36 / 100 (36%)
36%
Magenta17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#A4D3FF 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

#A4D3FF 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 #A4D3FF 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.

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#A4D3FF

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A4D3FF 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

#A4D3FF

protanopia

#b8b9f4

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A4D3FF;

Text Color

color: #A4D3FF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A4D3FF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A4D3FF40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A4D3FF;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A4D3FF 0%, #007cf0 100%);

#A4D3FF Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #A4D3FF color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.