Light Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #B7C9E1.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
183, 201, 225 in digital design or CMYK 19%, 11%, 0%, 12% for print applications.
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Light Blue
#B7C9E1
Light Blue Color Values
- HEX
- #B7C9E1
- RGB
- 183, 201, 225
- HSL
- 214°, 41%, 80%
- CMYK
- 19, 11, 0, 12
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Light Blue sits at 214° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 41% 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 19%, 11%, 0%, 12% 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: #B7C9E1;
--brand-primary-rgb: 183, 201, 225;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#B7C9E1',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 19%
M: 11%
Y: 0%
K: 12%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(183, 201, 225)
rgba(183, 201, 225, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands Using the Same Hue
18 brand s with colors near 214° on the color wheel
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #B7C9E1?
#B7C9E1 is Light Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 183, 201, 225. It has a hue of 214°, 41%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #B7C9E1?
The RGB color code for #B7C9E1 is rgb(183, 201, 225). This means it contains 183 red,
201 green, and 225 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Blue a warm or cool color?
Light Blue (#B7C9E1) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B7C9E1 in CSS?
You can use #B7C9E1 in CSS with:
background-color: #B7C9E1; or color: #B7C9E1; or as an RGB value: rgb(183, 201, 225). For print design, use CMYK: 19%, 11%, 0%, 12%.