Light Blue Color (#ADD8E6)
Light Blue is a CSS named color defined as hex code #ADD8E6. Light Blue is a pale, slightly grayish blue with green and blue channels close together, which keeps it soft and calm.
Color Overview & Formats
lightblueLuminance: 0.6371| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #ADD8E6 | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(173, 216, 230) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(195, 53%, 79%) | Hue (195°), Saturation (53%), Lightness (79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(195, 25%, 90%) | Hue, Saturation (25%), Value/Brightness (90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 6%, 0%, 10%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.856 0.049 219.7) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #ADD8E6; /* or lightblue */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #ADD8E6, RGB, or HSL).
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- Pair with black text: Black text on Light Blue reaches 13.74:1 (WCAG AAA).
What Colors Go With Light Blue?
These 6 colors all go well with Light Blue (#ADD8E6), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on Light Blue: at 4.5:1 or above it works for text; below that, use it for backgrounds and accents.
Harmonious Palettes & Tints
The palettes below are algorithmically generated across standard intervals based on Light Blue (HSL 195°). Each group offers full palette copy and live preview:
Complementary Harmony
Hue rotated 180 degrees on the HSL wheel (195° to 15°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Analogous Harmony
Hues 30 degrees either side (165° and 225°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Triadic Harmony
Hues spaced evenly by 120 degrees (315° and 75°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Tints & Shades
Mixed with white (tints) and black (shades) in sRGB at 60% and 30%.
WCAG 2.2 Text Readability & Contrast Check
Under WCAG 2.2 criteria, regular body text requires at least 4.5:1 (AA) and large text requires at least 3.0:1. The table below displays calculated contrast ratios:
| Foreground Color | Contrast Ratio | Normal Text (AA) | Large Text (AA) | Normal Text AAA (>= 7.0:1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pure Black (#000000) | 13.74:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 1.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 10.09:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 3.76:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Interactive Contrast Tester
Enter text foreground and background colors to verify WCAG legibility:
This is sample body text rendered directly to verify contrast and readability.
Light Blue Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#ADD8E6)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
lightblue = #add8e6 (rgb(173, 216, 230))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Use it for backgrounds, nursery and baby themes, info panels and hover states. On Light Blue, black text passes WCAG AAA at every size (13.74:1); white text fails even for large text (1.53:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Light Blue?
Yes. Black text on Light Blue has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 13.74:1, passing both AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) at every text size.
Can I use white text on Light Blue?
No. White text on Light Blue has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of only 1.53:1, below the 3:1 minimum even for large text.
What colors go with Light Blue?
Navy, Midnight Blue, Dark Slate Gray, White, Pink and Wheat all go well with Light Blue. Navy (10.48:1), Midnight Blue (9.72:1) and Dark Slate Gray (5.84:1) have enough contrast for text on Light Blue; White, Pink and Wheat work better as a background or accent.
Is light blue the same as baby blue?
Baby blue is not a CSS named color and has no standard hex code. Light Blue (#ADD8E6) and Powder Blue (#B0E0E6) are the nearest CSS colors.