lightskyblue 1

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B0E2FF?

RGB(176, 226, 255), HSL(202.0, 100.0%, 84.5%), CMYK(31.0%, 11.4%, 0.0%, 0.0%).

Q: Does #B0E2FF meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.38:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#B0E2FF

X11 color

Light Sky Blue 1 (#B0E2FF) is the palest X11 light sky blue variant, a delicate, airy blue suggesting the sky at its lightest near the horizon. It barely registers as blue against white backgrounds, making it suitable for the most minimal, clean cool-tone applications in light interfaces.

Color Values

HEX

#B0E2FF

RGB

176, 226, 255

HSL

202.0, 100.0%, 84.5%

HSV

202.0, 31.0%, 100.0%

CMYK

31.0%, 11.4%, 0.0%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.8876 0.0653 233.9

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: lightskyblue 1

Color Psychology

Light blues are universally associated with clear skies, serenity, and trustworthiness. They lower blood pressure and heart rate, making them the most psychologically calming chromatic colors. Baby blue in particular symbolizes gentleness, innocence, and reliable safety.

Design Usage

Soft blues are the most widely used background color in enterprise software, social media, and healthcare apps. They create a professional yet friendly atmosphere that encourages prolonged engagement. Use them for empty states, onboarding screens, and informational banners that should feel non-threatening.