Light Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #A8D6F0.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
168, 214, 240 in digital design or CMYK 30%, 11%, 0%, 6% for print applications.
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Light Blue
#A8D6F0
Light Blue Color Values
- HEX
- #A8D6F0
- RGB
- 168, 214, 240
- HSL
- 202°, 71%, 80%
- CMYK
- 30, 11, 0, 6
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Light Blue sits at 202° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 71% 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 30%, 11%, 0%, 6% 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: #A8D6F0;
--brand-primary-rgb: 168, 214, 240;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#A8D6F0',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 30%
M: 11%
Y: 0%
K: 6%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(168, 214, 240)
rgba(168, 214, 240, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #A8D6F0?
#A8D6F0 is Light Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 168, 214, 240. It has a hue of 202°, 71%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #A8D6F0?
The RGB color code for #A8D6F0 is rgb(168, 214, 240). This means it contains 168 red,
214 green, and 240 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Blue a warm or cool color?
Light Blue (#A8D6F0) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A8D6F0 in CSS?
You can use #A8D6F0 in CSS with:
background-color: #A8D6F0; or color: #A8D6F0; or as an RGB value: rgb(168, 214, 240). For print design, use CMYK: 30%, 11%, 0%, 6%.