Light blue
Light blue is a very light, rich color from the cyan family. Hex code #ADD8E6.
Color codes
- CSS name
lightblue - HEX
#ADD8E6 - RGB
rgb(173 216 230) - HSL
hsl(195 53% 79%) - HSB / HSV
hsb(195, 25%, 90%) - OKLCH
oklch(85.6% 0.049 219.7) - CMYK
cmyk(25%, 6%, 0%, 10%)
White text
1.52:1 · fails WCAG
Black text
13.74:1 · passes WCAG AAA
Shades
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
About this color
Light blue in CSS and design
Light blue is a very light, rich color from the cyan family. Light blue is one of the extended color keywords, which CSS adopted from the X11 color names used on Unix workstations.
Use it in CSS by name or by any of its codes; these all give the same color:
color: lightblue;
color: #ADD8E6;
color: rgb(173 216 230);
color: hsl(195 53% 79%);For text on light blue, black reads best. Check other combinations with the contrast checker, or browse all CSS color names.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for light blue?
#ADD8E6. In CSS you can also use the keyword lightblue, which works in every browser.
What is light blue in RGB and HSL?
In RGB it is rgb(173 216 230), in HSL hsl(195 53% 79%). For print, cmyk(25%, 6%, 0%, 10%) is a starting point, but CMYK depends on paper and ink, so check with your printer.
Should I use black or white text on light blue?
Black text works better: it has a contrast ratio of 13.74:1 and passes WCAG AAA. White text reaches 1.52:1.
Which colors go with light blue?
Its complementary color is #EDC6B8, on the opposite side of the color wheel. For a calmer look, combine it with its analogous neighbors #ACDBD7 and #B8D3EF. The palette generator builds more combinations.