What Color Does Blue and White Make?

Blue#0000FF
+
White#FFFFFF
=
#B38BFF
Light Blue

#B38BFF

Light Blue

HEX#B38BFF
RGBrgb(179, 139, 255)
HSLhsl(261°, 100%, 77%)
CMYKcmyk(30%, 45%, 0%, 0%)
CIELABLab(66, 38.9, -52.4)

Pantone (approx.)

271 CApproximate (ΔE 9.8)
264 CApproximate (ΔE 11.3)
270 CApproximate (ΔE 13.0)

RAL (approx.)

RAL 7000Squirrel greyFar (ΔE 16.5)
RAL 7046Telegrey 2Far (ΔE 17.5)
RAL 4011Pearl violetFar (ΔE 17.7)

Pantone and RAL codes shown are mathematical approximations calculated by color distance (ΔE CIEDE2000). They are not officially certified values.

About This Color Combination

Mixing blue with white produces a range of light blues, from baby blue to powder blue to pale sky blue, depending on the ratio. The resulting tints are among the most universally calming and airy colors in design. Light blue has long been associated with clarity, trust, and open skies.

Usage Tips

Painters use blue-white mixes extensively for skies and water in landscapes. In interior design, light blue walls make rooms feel larger and more tranquil — ideal for bedrooms and bathrooms. In graphic design and branding, light blue conveys reliability and approachability, making it popular in healthcare and technology. Cool blues need less white than warm blues to achieve the same tint depth.

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