Named color · #ADD8E6
Light Blue
#ADD8E6
oklch(0.856 0.049 219.7)
Lab 83.61 -12.23 -11.78
HEX
#ADD8E6
OKLCH
oklch(0.856 0.049 219.7)
CIE Lab
83.61 -12.23 -11.78
RGB
173 216 230
Readability
Ag
FailOn white
1.53:1 · Lc 24
Ag
AAAOn #0F172A
11.68:1 · Lc 78
Nearest named siblings
Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.
About Light Blue
Light Blue sits at oklch(0.856 0.049 219.7) in OKLCH — lightness, chroma, and hue expressed perceptually — and #ADD8E6 in sRGB. Use it as a seed in Colorise Pro Studio to grow a token ramp, or send it to the picker to explore harmonies and scales. Browse more named colors in the color names directory.
FAQ
- What is the hex code for Light Blue?
- #ADD8E6 — also oklch(0.856 0.049 219.7) and Lab 83.61 -12.23 -11.78.
- Can I use Light Blue for text on white?
- On white: 1.53:1 (Fail), APCA Lc 24. On dark ink: 11.68:1 (AAA). Check pairs in the contrast tool.