Light Blue Color – #add8e6: Codes and Complete Breakdown

Named exactly what it is. Light blue color (#add8e6) is the crayon-box version of a July sky, cheerful without going childish. Bedding companies use it constantly because it registers as clean and restful to nearly everyone who sees it.

Light Blue color

Light Blue Color Shades

Complementary colors

  1. #ADD8E6

  2. #DB9E8A

Triadic colors

  1. #ADD8E6

  2. #DB8AC7

  3. #C7DB8A

Tints or lighter colors

  1. #D4EAF2

  2. #FBFDFE

Darker colors

  1. #86C5DA

  2. #5FB2CE

  3. #3A9EC0

  4. #2E7E98

  5. #235E71

Analogous colors

  1. #ADE6BB

  2. #ADE6D8

  3. #ADD8E6

  4. #ADBBE6

  5. #BBADE6

Monochromatic colors

  1. #65C3E2

  2. #93D2E7

  3. #BEE2EE

  4. #E8F4F8

#add8e6

Light Blue Color Codes and Information

Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Light Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.

Data TypeValues/Details
Hex#add8e6
RGBrgb(173,216,230)
HSLhsl(195,53.3%,79%)
CMYK25, 6, 0, 10
HSV195, 25, 90
RGB %68, 85, 90
XYZ56.1, 63.7, 84.2
LAB83.8, -10.8, -11.5
Color CategoryLight
Color FamilyBlue
Saturation25%
TemperatureCool
Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff)1.53 (fails WCAG AA)
Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000)13.74 (passes WCAG AA)