Sky Fall
Also known as: Gossamer Threads , Blue Charm , Dolphin , Winter Chime
Few cyans feel this lively. Sky Fall leans cool and clean and modern, which points it toward water themes and healthcare apps. Sky Fall plays well with orange tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 11.21:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Sky Fall color codes
- HEX
- #89C6DF
- RGB
- rgb(137, 198, 223)
- RGBA
- rgba(137, 198, 223, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(197, 57%, 71%)
- HSV
- hsv(197, 39%, 87%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(39%, 11%, 0%, 13%)
- LAB
- lab(76.4 -15.6 -19.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(79.4% 0.072 225.5)
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: skyblue #87CEEB · ΔE 2.3
- RAL 6034: Pastel turquoise #7FB0B2 · ΔE 10.5 · 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 Sky Fall works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Sky Fall
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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 Sky Fall 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 1.87:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 11.21:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Sky Fall background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Sky Fall
Sky Fall with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sky Fall
Sky Fall triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Dolphin #86C4DA · ΔE 1.3
- Below Zero #87CDED · ΔE 2.6
- Juvie #8ABBD0 · ΔE 3.2
- Fish Pond #86C8ED · ΔE 3.6
- Fail Whale #99CCEE · ΔE 4.8
- Gentle Sky #99BDD2 · ΔE 5.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sky Fall is closest to Wax Flower .
FAQ
Sky Fall FAQs
What color is Sky Fall?
Sky Fall is a light cyan with the hex code #89C6DF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 197°, 57% saturation, and 71% lightness.
What is the hex code for Sky Fall?
The hex code for Sky Fall is #89C6DF. In RGB it's rgb(137, 198, 223), and in CMYK it's cmyk(39%, 11%, 0%, 13%).
What colors go well with Sky Fall?
Sky Fall 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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