Lightsteelblue
lightsteelblue · #B0C4DE
HEX
#B0C4DE
RGB
rgb(176, 196, 222)
CMYK
cmyk(21%, 12%, 0%, 13%)
HSL
hsl(214, 41%, 78%)
LAB
lab(78.5, -1.3, -15.2)
What is Lightsteelblue?
Lightsteelblue is the lightsteelblue reference in the CSS Named Colors. Its sRGB value is #B0C4DE (rgb 176, 196, 222). It sits in the blue family. The 147 named colors defined by the W3C CSS Color Module Level 4 specification — usable directly in CSS as keywords like 'crimson' or 'rebeccapurple'. See disclaimer for accuracy and trademark notes.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast checks for Lightsteelblue as a background.
Black text on this color
White text on this color
Shades, tints & tonal scale of Lightsteelblue
An 11-step tonal scale derived from Lightsteelblue (#B0C4DE). Click any swatch to copy its HEX. Use these as a starting point for design tokens, hover states, and disabled states in a design system.
50
#F9FAFC
#F9FAFC
100
#F2F6FA
#F2F6FA
200
#E6ECF4
#E6ECF4
300
#D8E2EF
#D8E2EF
400
#C4D3E6
#C4D3E6
500
#B0C4DE
#B0C4DE
600
#96A7BD
#96A7BD
700
#727F90
#727F90
800
#4F5864
#4F5864
900
#2C3138
#2C3138
950
#15181B
#15181B
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
15%
#BFCEE3
30%
#CCD8E9
45%
#D8E1EE
60%
#E4EAF3
75%
#EEF2F7
Darker shades (mixed with black)
15%
#A4B6CF
30%
#96A7BD
45%
#8696AA
60%
#748193
75%
#5D6876
Color harmonies for Lightsteelblue
Classic color-theory harmonies derived from rotating the hue of Lightsteelblue. Use these to build accent palettes, brand systems, and accessible UI color pairings.
Complementary
180° opposite — strongest contrast
#B0C4DE
#B0C4DE
#DECAB0
#DECAB0
Triadic
Three colors 120° apart
#B0C4DE
#B0C4DE
#DEB0C4
#DEB0C4
#C4DEB0
#C4DEB0
Analogous
Two neighbors ±30° on the wheel
#B0DBDE
#B0DBDE
#B0C4DE
#B0C4DE
#B3B0DE
#B3B0DE
Split-complementary
Base + two colors flanking its complement
#B0C4DE
#B0C4DE
#DEB3B0
#DEB3B0
#DBDEB0
#DBDEB0
Tetradic
Two complementary pairs
#B0C4DE
#B0C4DE
#CAB0DE
#CAB0DE
#DECAB0
#DECAB0
#C4DEB0
#C4DEB0
Square
Four colors evenly spaced 90° apart
#B0C4DE
#B0C4DE
#DEB0DB
#DEB0DB
#DECAB0
#DECAB0
#B0DEB3
#B0DEB3
Lightsteelblue in every color space
Full conversion of Lightsteelblue across the color spaces designers and developers actually use — including OKLCH (the perceptually-uniform space that powers Tailwind v4 and CSS Color Module Level 4) and HWB.
HEX
#B0C4DE
RGB
rgb(176, 196, 222)
CMYK
cmyk(21%, 12%, 0%, 13%)
HSL
hsl(214, 41%, 78%)
HSV
hsv(214, 21%, 87%)
HWB
hwb(214 69% 13%)
CIE Lab
lab(78.5 -1.3 -15.2)
OKLCH
oklch(81.4% 0.043 255.0)
XYZ (D65)
xyz(50.83, 53.98, 76.83)
Copy-ready code for Lightsteelblue
Drop-in snippets for CSS, Tailwind, Sass, iOS Swift, and Android XML. Click the copy button on any snippet to put it on your clipboard.
CSS
color: #B0C4DE;
background-color: #B0C4DE;CSS variable
:root {
--color-lightsteelblue: #B0C4DE;
}Tailwind config
// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
'lightsteelblue': '#B0C4DE',
}Sass
$color-lightsteelblue: #B0C4DE;Swift UIColor
UIColor(red: 0.690, green: 0.769, blue: 0.871, alpha: 1.0)Android XML
<color name="lightsteelblue">#B0C4DE</color>Closest match in every color system
The nearest Lightsteelblue equivalent in every other color system on this site, ranked by ΔE2000 perceptual distance. Useful when translating between design-system, web-standard, and industrial color references.
Closest in CSS Named Colors
Top 6 ΔE2000-closest entries within the same collection.
Closest Pantone matches
Top 6 ΔE2000-closest Pantone references. Cross-system matching is approximate — see disclaimer.
Closest RAL Classic matches
Top 6 ΔE2000-closest RAL Classic references for industrial coating cross-reference.
RAL 7040
#9DA1AA
Window grey
RAL 7035
#D7D7D7
Light grey
RAL 9018
#D7D7D7
Papyrus white
RAL 9006
#A5A5A5
White aluminium
RAL 7004
#9EA0A1
Signal grey
RAL 7001
#8F999F
Silver grey
FAQ about Lightsteelblue
What is the HEX code for Lightsteelblue?
Lightsteelblue (lightsteelblue) has the HEX code #B0C4DE. In RGB it is rgb(176, 196, 222), and in CMYK it is cmyk(21%, 12%, 0%, 13%).
What is the OKLCH value of Lightsteelblue?
Lightsteelblue converts to oklch(0.814 0.043 255.0). OKLCH is the perceptually uniform color space used by Tailwind v4 and CSS Color Module Level 4.
Is Lightsteelblue accessible for body text?
Used as a background, Lightsteelblue has a contrast ratio of 11.80:1 with black text and 1.78:1 with white text. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text. The current recommendation is to use black text and verify in real UI context.
What is the closest Pantone to Lightsteelblue?
The closest Pantone reference to Lightsteelblue by ΔE2000 perceptual distance is Pantone 291 C (#9BCBEB). Cross-system Pantone matching is approximate; for color-critical print work, verify with a physical Pantone guide.
What is the closest RAL color to Lightsteelblue?
The closest RAL Classic reference to Lightsteelblue by ΔE2000 distance is RAL 7040 (Window grey, #9DA1AA). RAL is a German industrial coating standard commonly used for paint, powder coat, and architectural specification.
What is the complementary color of Lightsteelblue?
The complementary color (180° opposite on the HSL color wheel) of Lightsteelblue is #DECAB0. Use it for high-contrast accents, error states, or call-to-action pairings.
Data provenance & source
CSS Named Colors (CSS Color Module Level 4)
The 147 named colors defined by the W3C CSS Color Module Level 4 specification. Origin: VGA (16) + X11 (rest) + 'rebeccapurple'. Use as a reference for web color names that all browsers natively support. Names like 'crimson' or 'rebeccapurple' work as CSS values without any framework.
- Source type
- derived
- Confidence
- high
- License
- W3C permissive document license
- Last reviewed
- 2026-05-24
Workflow tags
CSS named colors are sRGB digital values defined for browsers. For print, convert to a process-appropriate color and proof against substrate.