Light Blue color: hex code #ADD8E6
Light Blue has the hex code #ADD8E6. It is a light, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.8% red, 84.7% green and 90.2% blue (173, 216, 230).
Its hue angle is 195°, with 53% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 25% cyan, 6% magenta, 0% yellow and 10% black.
You can use it in CSS with the keyword lightblue.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.74:1).
Light Blue (#ADD8E6) color codes
| HEX | #ADD8E6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(173, 216, 230) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.8%, 84.7%, 90.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(195, 53%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(195, 25%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 6%, 0%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.81, -10.89, -11.48) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.81, 15.82, 226.5) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.068, 63.707, 84.19) | |
| Decimal | 11393254 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Light Blue, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #ADD8E6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.74:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ADD8E6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.74:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #ADD8E6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cfd5e7Protanopia
no red cones#c6cee6Deuteranopia
no green cones#9cdddcTritanopia
no blue cones#d1d1d1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #add8e6; }
.text { color: #add8e6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #add8e6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(173 216 230 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #add8e6, #adbce6); }Similar colors
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See #ADD8E6 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #ADD8E6?
- #ADD8E6 is a light, moderate cyan known as Light Blue. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Light Blue?
- The RGB value is 173, 216, 230: 173 red, 216 green and 230 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Light Blue?
- The complementary color is #E6BBAD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ADD8E6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.74:1 and white text 1.53:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.