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Light Sky Blue

#9CB9DE

Light Sky Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #9CB9DE. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 156, 185, 222 in digital design or CMYK 30%, 17%, 0%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Sky Blue Color Values

HEX
#9CB9DE
RGB
156, 185, 222
HSL
214°, 50%, 74%
CMYK
30, 17, 0, 13

About this color

Light Sky Blue sits at 214° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 50% saturation and 74% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

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

When using Light Sky Blue in print, the CMYK breakdown of 30%, 17%, 0%, 13% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Light Sky Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #9CB9DE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 156, 185, 222;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#9CB9DE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 30%
M: 17%
Y: 0%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(156, 185, 222)
rgba(156, 185, 222, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9CB9DE?
#9CB9DE is Light Sky Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 156, 185, 222. It has a hue of 214°, 50% saturation, and 74% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9CB9DE?
The RGB color code for #9CB9DE is rgb(156, 185, 222). This means it contains 156 red, 185 green, and 222 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Sky Blue a warm or cool color?
Light Sky Blue (#9CB9DE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #9CB9DE in CSS?
You can use #9CB9DE in CSS with: background-color: #9CB9DE; or color: #9CB9DE; or as an RGB value: rgb(156, 185, 222). For print design, use CMYK: 30%, 17%, 0%, 13%.