Soft and light
This is a pale, gentle blue. There is no CSS babyblue keyword, but lightblue (#ADD8E6) and powderblue (#B0E0E6) are the closest, and codes like #89CFF0 are common references.
Compared with powder and sky blue
- This shade is soft and slightly warm.
- Powder blue is grayer.
- Sky blue is a touch brighter and deeper.
Styling it
It is calm and fresh. It pairs well with white, navy, blush pink, butter yellow and soft gray, and suits nurseries, spring designs and summer branding.
On screen
These blues are light, so dark text is the way to go. Use them for backgrounds, cards and highlight bars. For more, see shades of blue, pastel colors and periwinkle.