Clear Sky
Also known as: Platonic Blue, Long Island Sound, Chromis Damsel Blue, Apocyan
As a soft take on blue, Clear Sky carries calm and trustworthy energy that suits 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Clear Sky
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.72:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 12.22:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Clear Sky background: #000000
Palettes featuring Clear Sky
Clear Sky with its complement
Soft neighbors of Clear Sky
Clear Sky triad
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.
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 red accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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