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Light Blue

#AFE6FD

Light Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #AFE6FD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 175, 230, 253 in digital design or CMYK 31%, 9%, 0%, 1% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Blue Color Values

HEX
#AFE6FD
RGB
175, 230, 253
HSL
198°, 95%, 84%
CMYK
31, 9, 0, 1

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 95% 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 31%, 9%, 0%, 1% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Light Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #AFE6FD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 175, 230, 253;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#AFE6FD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 31%
M: 9%
Y: 0%
K: 1%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(175, 230, 253)
rgba(175, 230, 253, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AFE6FD?
#AFE6FD is Light Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 175, 230, 253. It has a hue of 198°, 95% saturation, and 84% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #AFE6FD?
The RGB color code for #AFE6FD is rgb(175, 230, 253). This means it contains 175 red, 230 green, and 253 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Blue a warm or cool color?
Light Blue (#AFE6FD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #AFE6FD in CSS?
You can use #AFE6FD in CSS with: background-color: #AFE6FD; or color: #AFE6FD; or as an RGB value: rgb(175, 230, 253). For print design, use CMYK: 31%, 9%, 0%, 1%.