Clear Sky
Also known as: Platonic Blue , Long Island Sound , Chromis Damsel Blue , Apocyan
There is a calm and trustworthy quality to Clear Sky. The vivid, cool blue at #8ECCFE rewards finance apps and trust-driven interfaces. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a orange keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (12.22:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Clear Sky color codes
- HEX
- #8ECCFE
- RGB
- rgb(142, 204, 254)
- RGBA
- rgba(142, 204, 254, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(207, 98%, 78%)
- HSV
- hsv(207, 44%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(44%, 20%, 0%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(79.2 -10.8 -31.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(82.2% 0.095 243.6)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: lightskyblue #87CEFA · ΔE 2.6
- RAL 5024: Pastel blue #6A93B0 · ΔE 16.7 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Clear Sky works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: Sits in the trust register: a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Clear Sky
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Clear Sky by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.72:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 12.22:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Clear Sky background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Clear Sky
Clear Sky with its complement
Soft neighbors of Clear Sky
Clear Sky triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Baby Blue #A2CFFE · ΔE 3.5
- Fail Whale #99CCEE · ΔE 3.5
- Fish Pond #86C8ED · ΔE 4.0
- Blue Mana #68C2F5 · ΔE 5.1
- Droplet #AADDFF · ΔE 5.5
- Below Zero #87CDED · ΔE 5.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Clear Sky is closest to Sunburst .
FAQ
Clear Sky FAQs
What color is Clear Sky?
Clear Sky is a light blue with the hex code #8ECCFE. In HSL terms it has a hue of 207°, 98% saturation, and 78% lightness.
What is the hex code for Clear Sky?
The hex code for Clear Sky is #8ECCFE. In RGB it's rgb(142, 204, 254), and in CMYK it's cmyk(44%, 20%, 0%, 0%).
What colors go well with Clear Sky?
Clear Sky pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony, and with pink accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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