Color swatch image showing #A4DDFD with RGB(164,221,253) values
Color swatch image showing #A4DDFD with RGB(164,221,253) values

#A4DDFD Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A4DDFD including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A4DDFD Color Information

#A4DDFD RGB value is (164, 221, 253). The hex color red value is 164, green is 221, and blue is 253. Its HSL format shows a hue of 202°, saturation of 96 percent, and lightness of 82 percent. The CMYK process values are 35 percent, 13 percent, 0 percent, 1 percent.

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#A4DDFD Color Meaning

Color #A4DDFD radiates accessible optimism, institutional friendliness, and democratic clarity. Color #A4DDFD is a bright, slightly green-leaning azure associated with Columbia University but widely adopted for its approachable brightness. Unlike royal blue, #A4DDFD avoids formality; unlike sky blue, #A4DDFD retains enough saturation to feel intentional. In educational and civic design, #A4DDFD hue signals openness without naivety—common in public school branding, municipal websites, and community health platforms. Psychological research shows #A4DDFD increases perceived transparency and approachability in institutional contexts. Functionally, color #A4DDFD excels as a primary or accent in digital interfaces. #A4DDFD offers strong contrast against deep greys and meets WCAG AA standards for large text. #A4DDFD’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 #A4DDFD requires bright white paper to preserve luminance. Consumer studies show higher trust in brands using color #A4DDFD versus cooler pastels. Symbolically, color #A4DDFD represents community that includes. #A4DDFD is not the blue of elite institutions but of shared learning. In cultural contexts, #A4DDFD appears in public library campaigns, voter engagement, and civic tech as a symbol of access as equity. Spiritually, #A4DDFD aligns with the throat chakra’s inclusive mode: communication that invites. Designers use color #A4DDFD when they want to signal optimism with structure. Its clarity is kind.

Color Conversion

Convert #A4DDFD 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
#A4DDFD
RGB
rgb(164, 221, 253)
HSL
hsl(202°, 96%, 82%)
CMYK
cmyk(35%, 13%, 0%, 1%)
HSV
hsv(202°, 35%, 99%)
XYZ
58.8959 66.6973 102.6982
Yxy
66.6973 0.2580 0.2922
Hunter Lab
81.6684 -3.4151 -7.2400
CIE-Lab
85.3508 -10.5862 -21.3963

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red164 / 255 (64%)
64%
Green221 / 255 (87%)
87%
Blue253 / 255 (99%)
99%

CMYK Values

Cyan35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Magenta13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

#A4DDFD 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

#A4DDFD 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 #A4DDFD 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
#A4DDFD

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 #A4DDFD 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

#A4DDFD

protanopia

#bdbdf5

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A4DDFD;

Text Color

color: #A4DDFD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A4DDFD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A4DDFD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A4DDFD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A4DDFD 0%, #0597eb 100%);

#A4DDFD Color FAQs

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