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Light Blue

#9CD8DE

Light Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #9CD8DE. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 156, 216, 222 in digital design or CMYK 30%, 3%, 0%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Blue Color Values

HEX
#9CD8DE
RGB
156, 216, 222
HSL
185°, 50%, 74%
CMYK
30, 3, 0, 13

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Blue sits at 185° 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 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 30%, 3%, 0%, 13% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Light Blue

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #9CD8DE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 156, 216, 222;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#9CD8DE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 30%
M: 3%
Y: 0%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(156, 216, 222)
rgba(156, 216, 222, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

9 brand s with colors near 185° on the color wheel

Disney+ logo
Disney+
Tidal logo
Tidal
Slack logo
Slack
Airbnb logo
Airbnb

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9CD8DE?
#9CD8DE is Light Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 156, 216, 222. It has a hue of 185°, 50% saturation, and 74% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9CD8DE?
The RGB color code for #9CD8DE is rgb(156, 216, 222). This means it contains 156 red, 216 green, and 222 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Blue a warm or cool color?
Light Blue (#9CD8DE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #9CD8DE in CSS?
You can use #9CD8DE in CSS with: background-color: #9CD8DE; or color: #9CD8DE; or as an RGB value: rgb(156, 216, 222). For print design, use CMYK: 30%, 3%, 0%, 13%.

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