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Light Blue

#BED8DA

Light Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #BED8DA. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 190, 216, 218 in digital design or CMYK 13%, 1%, 0%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Blue Color Values

HEX
#BED8DA
RGB
190, 216, 218
HSL
184°, 27%, 80%
CMYK
13, 1, 0, 15

About this color

Light Blue sits at 184° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 27% saturation and 80% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

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 13%, 1%, 0%, 15% 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: #BED8DA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 190, 216, 218;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BED8DA',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 13%
M: 1%
Y: 0%
K: 15%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(190, 216, 218)
rgba(190, 216, 218, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

9 brand s with colors near 184° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BED8DA?
#BED8DA is Light Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 190, 216, 218. It has a hue of 184°, 27% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #BED8DA?
The RGB color code for #BED8DA is rgb(190, 216, 218). This means it contains 190 red, 216 green, and 218 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Blue a warm or cool color?
Light Blue (#BED8DA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BED8DA in CSS?
You can use #BED8DA in CSS with: background-color: #BED8DA; or color: #BED8DA; or as an RGB value: rgb(190, 216, 218). For print design, use CMYK: 13%, 1%, 0%, 15%.