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Light Blue

#A1E9F7

Light Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #A1E9F7. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 161, 233, 247 in digital design or CMYK 35%, 6%, 0%, 3% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Blue Color Values

HEX
#A1E9F7
RGB
161, 233, 247
HSL
190°, 84%, 80%
CMYK
35, 6, 0, 3

About this color

Light Blue sits at 190° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 84% 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 35%, 6%, 0%, 3% 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: #A1E9F7;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 161, 233, 247;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A1E9F7',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 35%
M: 6%
Y: 0%
K: 3%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(161, 233, 247)
rgba(161, 233, 247, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

11 brand s with colors near 190° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A1E9F7?
#A1E9F7 is Light Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 161, 233, 247. It has a hue of 190°, 84% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #A1E9F7?
The RGB color code for #A1E9F7 is rgb(161, 233, 247). This means it contains 161 red, 233 green, and 247 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Blue a warm or cool color?
Light Blue (#A1E9F7) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A1E9F7 in CSS?
You can use #A1E9F7 in CSS with: background-color: #A1E9F7; or color: #A1E9F7; or as an RGB value: rgb(161, 233, 247). For print design, use CMYK: 35%, 6%, 0%, 3%.