Light Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #AED8EA.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
174, 216, 234 in digital design or CMYK 26%, 8%, 0%, 8% for print applications.
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Light Blue
#AED8EA
Light Blue Color Values
- HEX
- #AED8EA
- RGB
- 174, 216, 234
- HSL
- 198°, 59%, 80%
- CMYK
- 26, 8, 0, 8
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Light Blue sits at 198° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 59% saturation and 80% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.
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: #AED8EA;
--brand-primary-rgb: 174, 216, 234;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#AED8EA',
}
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(174, 216, 234)
rgba(174, 216, 234, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #AED8EA?
#AED8EA is Light Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 174, 216, 234. It has a hue of 198°, 59%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #AED8EA?
The RGB color code for #AED8EA is rgb(174, 216, 234). This means it contains 174 red,
216 green, and 234 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Blue a warm or cool color?
Light Blue (#AED8EA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #AED8EA in CSS?
You can use #AED8EA in CSS with:
background-color: #AED8EA; or color: #AED8EA; or as an RGB value: rgb(174, 216, 234). For print design, use CMYK: 26%, 8%, 0%, 8%.