Lightblue colour (#ADD8E6)
Lightblue is light a cyan with hex code #ADD8E6, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 173, 216, 230; in HSL 195°, 53%, 79%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Lightblue colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Lightblue in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #ADD8E6 |
| RGB | rgb(173, 216, 230) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.678, 0.847, 0.902 |
| HSL | hsl(195, 53%, 79%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 25%, 6%, 0%, 10% |
| CSS | color: lightblue; |
Shades and tints of Lightblue
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#d8ecf3 | #b1dae7 | #8ac7db | #63b4cf | #3ca1c3 | #30819c | #246175 | #18414e | #0c2027 |
Colours that go with Lightblue
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #e6bbad | |
| Triadic | #e6add8 | #d8e6ad |
| Analogous | #adbbe6 | #ade6d8 |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| powderblue | #b0e0e6 | very close |
| lightsteelblue | #b0c4de | very close |
| paleturquoise | #afeeee | very close |
| skyblue | #87ceeb | close |
| lightgray | #d3d3d3 | close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Lightblue against white is 1.53:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 13.74:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Lightblue background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Lightblue?
#ADD8E6.
What is Lightblue in RGB?
rgb(173, 216, 230).
What colour is complementary to Lightblue?
#e6bbad, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.