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Light Blue

#B3CCE6

Light Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #B3CCE6. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 179, 204, 230 in digital design or CMYK 22%, 11%, 0%, 10% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Blue Color Values

HEX
#B3CCE6
RGB
179, 204, 230
HSL
211°, 50%, 80%
CMYK
22, 11, 0, 10

About this color

Light Blue sits at 211° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 50% 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 22%, 11%, 0%, 10% 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: #B3CCE6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 179, 204, 230;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B3CCE6',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 22%
M: 11%
Y: 0%
K: 10%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(179, 204, 230)
rgba(179, 204, 230, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B3CCE6?
#B3CCE6 is Light Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 179, 204, 230. It has a hue of 211°, 50% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B3CCE6?
The RGB color code for #B3CCE6 is rgb(179, 204, 230). This means it contains 179 red, 204 green, and 230 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Blue a warm or cool color?
Light Blue (#B3CCE6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B3CCE6 in CSS?
You can use #B3CCE6 in CSS with: background-color: #B3CCE6; or color: #B3CCE6; or as an RGB value: rgb(179, 204, 230). For print design, use CMYK: 22%, 11%, 0%, 10%.