Light Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #ADD9EB.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
173, 217, 235 in digital design or CMYK 26%, 8%, 0%, 8% for print applications.
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Light Blue
#ADD9EB
Light Blue Color Values
- HEX
- #ADD9EB
- RGB
- 173, 217, 235
- HSL
- 197°, 61%, 80%
- CMYK
- 26, 8, 0, 8
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Light Blue sits at 197° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 61% 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 26%, 8%, 0%, 8% 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: #ADD9EB;
--brand-primary-rgb: 173, 217, 235;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#ADD9EB',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 26%
M: 8%
Y: 0%
K: 8%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(173, 217, 235)
rgba(173, 217, 235, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #ADD9EB?
#ADD9EB is Light Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 173, 217, 235. It has a hue of 197°, 61%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #ADD9EB?
The RGB color code for #ADD9EB is rgb(173, 217, 235). This means it contains 173 red,
217 green, and 235 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Blue a warm or cool color?
Light Blue (#ADD9EB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #ADD9EB in CSS?
You can use #ADD9EB in CSS with:
background-color: #ADD9EB; or color: #ADD9EB; or as an RGB value: rgb(173, 217, 235). For print design, use CMYK: 26%, 8%, 0%, 8%.