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Light Blue

#98B6CD

Light Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #98B6CD. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 152, 182, 205 in digital design or CMYK 26%, 11%, 0%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Blue Color Values

HEX
#98B6CD
RGB
152, 182, 205
HSL
206°, 35%, 70%
CMYK
26, 11, 0, 20

About this color

Light Blue sits at 206° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 35% saturation and 70% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Light Blue work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Light Blue in print, the CMYK breakdown of 26%, 11%, 0%, 20% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Light Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #98B6CD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 152, 182, 205;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#98B6CD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 26%
M: 11%
Y: 0%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(152, 182, 205)
rgba(152, 182, 205, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #98B6CD?
#98B6CD is Light Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 152, 182, 205. It has a hue of 206°, 35% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #98B6CD?
The RGB color code for #98B6CD is rgb(152, 182, 205). This means it contains 152 red, 182 green, and 205 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Blue a warm or cool color?
Light Blue (#98B6CD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #98B6CD in CSS?
You can use #98B6CD in CSS with: background-color: #98B6CD; or color: #98B6CD; or as an RGB value: rgb(152, 182, 205). For print design, use CMYK: 26%, 11%, 0%, 20%.