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Light Blue

#B1DCF1

Light Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #B1DCF1. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 177, 220, 241 in digital design or CMYK 27%, 9%, 0%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Blue Color Values

HEX
#B1DCF1
RGB
177, 220, 241
HSL
200°, 70%, 82%
CMYK
27, 9, 0, 5

About this color

Light Blue sits at 200° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 70% saturation and 82% 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 27%, 9%, 0%, 5% 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: #B1DCF1;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 177, 220, 241;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B1DCF1',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 27%
M: 9%
Y: 0%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(177, 220, 241)
rgba(177, 220, 241, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1DCF1?
#B1DCF1 is Light Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 177, 220, 241. It has a hue of 200°, 70% saturation, and 82% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B1DCF1?
The RGB color code for #B1DCF1 is rgb(177, 220, 241). This means it contains 177 red, 220 green, and 241 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Blue a warm or cool color?
Light Blue (#B1DCF1) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B1DCF1 in CSS?
You can use #B1DCF1 in CSS with: background-color: #B1DCF1; or color: #B1DCF1; or as an RGB value: rgb(177, 220, 241). For print design, use CMYK: 27%, 9%, 0%, 5%.