LightBlue — #ADD8E6 HEX Color

#ADD8E6rgb(173, 216, 230)

About LightBlue

LightBlue (#ADD8E6) is a cool, light, vivid cyan tone with a hue of 195°, saturation of 53% and lightness of 79%. It works well for tech and wellness branding and conveys a refreshing feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 1.53:1, while on black it reaches 13.74:1 — so prefer black text when using #ADD8E6 as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#ADD8E6

RGBrgb(173, 216, 230)

HSLhsl(195°, 53%, 79%)

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

CIELABLab(83.8, -10.9, -11.5)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white

1.53:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

On black

13.74:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

Recommendation: when using #ADD8E6 as a background, use black text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

Tints (mixed with white)

Shades (mixed with black)

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #ADD8E6;

color: #ADD8E6;

border: 2px solid #ADD8E6;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ADD8E6, #e6bbad);

Code Export

css

:root {
  --color-primary: #add8e6;
  --color-primary-rgb: 173, 216, 230;
  --color-primary-hsl: 195, 53%, 79%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #ADD8E6?

Color #ADD8E6 is commonly known as LightBlue. It is a cool, light, vivid cyan tone.

Is #ADD8E6 a warm or cool color?

LightBlue (#ADD8E6) is a cool color. With a hue of 195°, it falls in the cyan family.

What colors go well with #ADD8E6?

Colors that pair well with LightBlue (#ADD8E6) include its complementary color (#E6BBAD), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous cyan tones for harmonious palettes.