Pale Sky
Also known as: Friendly Frost , Northrend , Thin Air , Vaporised
As a pale take on cyan, Pale Sky carries crisp and refreshing energy that suits modern branding and tech interfaces. Pale Sky plays well with pink tones. The harmonies below show which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (17.78:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Pale Sky color codes
- HEX
- #BDF6FE
- RGB
- rgb(189, 246, 254)
- RGBA
- rgba(189, 246, 254, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(187, 97%, 87%)
- HSV
- hsv(187, 26%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(26%, 3%, 0%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(93.2 -17.3 -10.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(93.7% 0.058 206.9)
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: paleturquoise #AFEEEE · ΔE 4.2
- RAL 6027: Light green #81C0BB · ΔE 14.5 · 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 Pale Sky works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings. It turns warmer under evening light.
- 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.
- 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.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Pale 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 Pale 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 1.18:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 17.78:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Pale Sky background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Pale Sky
Pale Sky with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pale Sky
Pale Sky triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Vaporised #CBF4F8 · ΔE 3.3
- Icy Breeze #C4ECF0 · ΔE 3.8
- Opal #AEE0E4 · ΔE 5.0
- Permafrost #98EFF9 · ΔE 5.1
- Cold Canada #DBFFFE · ΔE 5.7
- Swimming #C2E5E5 · ΔE 5.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Pale Sky is closest to Dawn Patrol .
FAQ
Pale Sky FAQs
What color is Pale Sky?
Pale Sky is a light cyan with the hex code #BDF6FE. In HSL terms it has a hue of 187°, 97% saturation, and 87% lightness.
What is the hex code for Pale Sky?
The hex code for Pale Sky is #BDF6FE. In RGB it's rgb(189, 246, 254), and in CMYK it's cmyk(26%, 3%, 0%, 0%).
What colors go well with Pale Sky?
Pale Sky pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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