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Light Blue

#ADE1FF

Light Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #ADE1FF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 173, 225, 255 in digital design or CMYK 32%, 12%, 0%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Blue Color Values

HEX
#ADE1FF
RGB
173, 225, 255
HSL
202°, 100%, 84%
CMYK
32, 12, 0, 0

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 100% saturation and 84% 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 32%, 12%, 0%, 0% 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: #ADE1FF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 173, 225, 255;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#ADE1FF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 32%
M: 12%
Y: 0%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(173, 225, 255)
rgba(173, 225, 255, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

16 brand s with colors near 202° on the color wheel

LinkedIn logo
LinkedIn
Microsoft logo
Microsoft
PayPal logo
PayPal
Intel logo
Intel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADE1FF?
#ADE1FF is Light Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 173, 225, 255. It has a hue of 202°, 100% saturation, and 84% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #ADE1FF?
The RGB color code for #ADE1FF is rgb(173, 225, 255). This means it contains 173 red, 225 green, and 255 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Blue a warm or cool color?
Light Blue (#ADE1FF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #ADE1FF in CSS?
You can use #ADE1FF in CSS with: background-color: #ADE1FF; or color: #ADE1FF; or as an RGB value: rgb(173, 225, 255). For print design, use CMYK: 32%, 12%, 0%, 0%.

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