Pale Sky
Also known as: Friendly Frost, Northrend, Thin Air, Vaporised
Expect crisp and refreshing associations from Pale Sky — a pale cyan well suited to modern branding and tech interfaces. Pale Sky plays well with red tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (17.78:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Pale Sky
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.18:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 17.78:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Pale Sky background: #000000
Palettes featuring Pale Sky
Pale Sky with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pale Sky
Pale Sky triad
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.
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 red tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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