LightBlue (#ADD8E6) Color Meaning and Information

LightBlue (#ADD8E6) Color Information

LightBlue (#ADD8E6) RGB value is (173, 216, 230). The hex color red value is 173, green is 216, and blue is 230. Its HSL format shows a hue of 195°, saturation of 53 percent, and lightness of 79 percent. The CMYK process values are 25 percent, 6 percent, 0 percent, 10 percent.

LightBlue

#ADD8E6

rgb(173, 216, 230)

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LightBlue (#ADD8E6) Color Meaning

LightBlue (#ADD8E6) conveys airy openness, gentle calm, and reflective clarity. Its pale blue tone evokes clear skies and serene waters. Psychologically, LightBlue (#ADD8E6) enhances relaxation, mental focus, and contemplative thought. In design, LightBlue (#ADD8E6) is versatile for backgrounds, soft accents, and pastel compositions that require serenity. Symbolically, it embodies tranquility, clarity, and subtle composure. Spiritually, LightBlue (#ADD8E6) encourages mindful awareness, emotional calm, and reflective balance. Across cultures, it resonates with peaceful landscapes, clear communication, and soothing aesthetics.

Color Conversion

Convert LightBlue (#ADD8E6) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#ADD8E6

RGB

rgb(173, 216, 230)

HSL

hsl(195°, 53%, 79%)

CMYK

cmyk(25%, 6%, 0%, 10%)

HSV

hsv(195°, 25%, 90%)

XYZ

56.0724 63.7091 84.2047

Yxy

63.7091 0.2749 0.3123

Hunter Lab

79.8180 -3.3254 -3.4905

CIE-Lab

83.8141 -10.8862 -11.4853

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red173 / 255 (68%)

68%

Green216 / 255 (85%)

85%

Blue230 / 255 (90%)

90%

CMYK Values

Cyan25 / 100 (25%)

25%

Magenta6 / 100 (6%)

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)10 / 100 (10%)

Color Variations

LightBlue (#ADD8E6) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

LightBlue (#ADD8E6) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test LightBlue (#ADD8E6) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#ADD8E6

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.53:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.53:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.53:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #ADD8E6 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

LightBlue (#ADD8E6)

protanopia

#c0c0e3

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #ADD8E6;

Text Color

color: #ADD8E6;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #ADD8E6;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #ADD8E640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #ADD8E6;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ADD8E6 0%, #3692b1 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to LightBlue (#ADD8E6) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.