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Light Blue

#9DE7FB

Light Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #9DE7FB. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 157, 231, 251 in digital design or CMYK 37%, 8%, 0%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Blue Color Values

HEX
#9DE7FB
RGB
157, 231, 251
HSL
193°, 92%, 80%
CMYK
37, 8, 0, 2

About this color

Light Blue sits at 193° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 92% saturation and 80% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

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 37%, 8%, 0%, 2% 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: #9DE7FB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 157, 231, 251;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#9DE7FB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 37%
M: 8%
Y: 0%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(157, 231, 251)
rgba(157, 231, 251, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9DE7FB?
#9DE7FB is Light Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 157, 231, 251. It has a hue of 193°, 92% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9DE7FB?
The RGB color code for #9DE7FB is rgb(157, 231, 251). This means it contains 157 red, 231 green, and 251 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Blue a warm or cool color?
Light Blue (#9DE7FB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #9DE7FB in CSS?
You can use #9DE7FB in CSS with: background-color: #9DE7FB; or color: #9DE7FB; or as an RGB value: rgb(157, 231, 251). For print design, use CMYK: 37%, 8%, 0%, 2%.