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Light Blue

#B9D4DF

Light Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #B9D4DF. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 185, 212, 223 in digital design or CMYK 17%, 5%, 0%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Blue Color Values

HEX
#B9D4DF
RGB
185, 212, 223
HSL
197°, 37%, 80%
CMYK
17, 5, 0, 13

About this color

Light Blue sits at 197° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 37% 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 17%, 5%, 0%, 13% 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: #B9D4DF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 185, 212, 223;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B9D4DF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 17%
M: 5%
Y: 0%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(185, 212, 223)
rgba(185, 212, 223, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9D4DF?
#B9D4DF is Light Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 185, 212, 223. It has a hue of 197°, 37% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B9D4DF?
The RGB color code for #B9D4DF is rgb(185, 212, 223). This means it contains 185 red, 212 green, and 223 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Blue a warm or cool color?
Light Blue (#B9D4DF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B9D4DF in CSS?
You can use #B9D4DF in CSS with: background-color: #B9D4DF; or color: #B9D4DF; or as an RGB value: rgb(185, 212, 223). For print design, use CMYK: 17%, 5%, 0%, 13%.