Quick answer
Light Blue braces score 28 out of 100 on our Tooth Brightness Index, so light blue has a neutral effect on how white teeth look. Stain risk is medium, and light blue ranks number 18 of 27 colours overall. Light Blue looks best paired with navy blue, pink and lavender.
Light Blue braces at a glance
On teeth light blue looks fresh and airy. It is one of the prettiest pastels and pairs beautifully with pink or navy.
How light blue braces look on a real smile
All four pictures are the same real smile. Only the bands, the pattern or the tooth shade change.
Do light blue braces make teeth look whiter?
Light Blue has a neutral effect on how white teeth look. It scores 28 out of 100 and ranks number 14 of 27 colours for whiteness. Mid-tone colours like light blue neither brighten nor dull teeth very much. Here is how the score changes with your natural tooth shade:
| Tooth shade | Score | Compared with navy |
|---|---|---|
| Very white (B1) | 32 | -49 points |
| Natural (A1) | 30 | -51 points |
| Warm (A2) | 27 | -53 points |
| More yellow (A3) | 23 | -57 points |
Scores come from each colour's measured lightness and hue against four real tooth shades. How the Tooth Brightness Index works.
Best colours to pair with light blue
Each picture alternates light blue with a partner colour, tooth by tooth. Tap one to open it in the picker.
Who light blue braces suit
Fair and light skin especially, and anyone who likes a soft pastel look.
Worth knowing
Light blue can pick up stains faster than dark colours. Alternating it with navy keeps the pastel look while helping teeth look whiter.
Similar colours to compare
| Colour | Brightness | Stain risk | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Blue | 28 | Medium | This page |
| Navy Blue | 80 | Low | Navy Blue braces |
| Blue | 52 | Low | Blue braces |
| Dark Blue | 74 | Low | Dark Blue braces |
| Royal Blue | 64 | Low | Royal Blue braces |
| Black | 74 | Low | Black braces |
See all 27 colours in the braces colors guide, the ranked list, or let the quiz pick for you.
Try it on your own smile
Spin the wheel, mix two colours and see the Tooth Brightness score live.
Common questions
Do light blue braces stain?
A little. Light blue has a medium stain risk in our scores because pale colours show pigments from coffee, tea, curry and cola. Dark blues hide stains better.
Do light blue braces make your teeth look whiter?
Light Blue scores 28 out of 100 on our Tooth Brightness Index, number 14 of 27 colours, so it has a neutral effect on how white teeth look. On very white teeth it scores 32, and on more yellow teeth 23.
Do light blue braces stain?
Light Blue has a medium stain risk (32 out of 100). Lighter bands show pigments from coffee, tea, curry and cola, so rinse after strongly coloured food. Bands are replaced at every adjustment, usually every 4 to 8 weeks.
What colors go with light blue braces?
Light Blue pairs well with navy blue, pink and lavender. Alternate the two colours tooth by tooth, or put one on the top teeth and the other on the bottom.
