Light Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #A3E4F5.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
163, 228, 245 in digital design or CMYK 33%, 7%, 0%, 4% for print applications.
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Light Blue
#A3E4F5
Light Blue Color Values
- HEX
- #A3E4F5
- RGB
- 163, 228, 245
- HSL
- 192°, 80%, 80%
- CMYK
- 33, 7, 0, 4
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Light Blue sits at 192° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 80% 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 33%, 7%, 0%, 4% 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: #A3E4F5;
--brand-primary-rgb: 163, 228, 245;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#A3E4F5',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 33%
M: 7%
Y: 0%
K: 4%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(163, 228, 245)
rgba(163, 228, 245, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #A3E4F5?
#A3E4F5 is Light Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 163, 228, 245. It has a hue of 192°, 80%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #A3E4F5?
The RGB color code for #A3E4F5 is rgb(163, 228, 245). This means it contains 163 red,
228 green, and 245 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Blue a warm or cool color?
Light Blue (#A3E4F5) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A3E4F5 in CSS?
You can use #A3E4F5 in CSS with:
background-color: #A3E4F5; or color: #A3E4F5; or as an RGB value: rgb(163, 228, 245). For print design, use CMYK: 33%, 7%, 0%, 4%.