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Light Blue

#BACDDE

Light Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #BACDDE. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 186, 205, 222 in digital design or CMYK 16%, 8%, 0%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Blue Color Values

HEX
#BACDDE
RGB
186, 205, 222
HSL
208°, 35%, 80%
CMYK
16, 8, 0, 13

About this color

Light Blue sits at 208° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 35% 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 16%, 8%, 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: #BACDDE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 186, 205, 222;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BACDDE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 16%
M: 8%
Y: 0%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(186, 205, 222)
rgba(186, 205, 222, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BACDDE?
#BACDDE is Light Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 186, 205, 222. It has a hue of 208°, 35% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #BACDDE?
The RGB color code for #BACDDE is rgb(186, 205, 222). This means it contains 186 red, 205 green, and 222 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Blue a warm or cool color?
Light Blue (#BACDDE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BACDDE in CSS?
You can use #BACDDE in CSS with: background-color: #BACDDE; or color: #BACDDE; or as an RGB value: rgb(186, 205, 222). For print design, use CMYK: 16%, 8%, 0%, 13%.