Sky
Also known as: Heisenberg Blue , Kul Sharif Blue , Tranquil Pool , Pool Tiles
Sky brings a crisp and refreshing feel to a palette. This soft cyan suits healthcare apps and modern branding. Set it against a orange accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 12.83:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Sky color codes
- HEX
- #76D6FF
- RGB
- rgb(118, 214, 255)
- RGBA
- rgba(118, 214, 255, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(198, 100%, 73%)
- HSV
- hsv(198, 54%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(54%, 16%, 0%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(80.9 -21.1 -29.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(83.2% 0.107 227.9)
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: skyblue #87CEEB · ΔE 3.7
- RAL 6034: Pastel turquoise #7FB0B2 · ΔE 15.6 · 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 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
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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 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 1.64:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 12.83:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Sky background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Sky
Sky with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sky
Sky triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Below Zero #87CDED · ΔE 3.4
- Fish Pond #86C8ED · ΔE 4.5
- Blue Mana #68C2F5 · ΔE 5.8
- Sky Fall #89C6DF · ΔE 5.8
- Fail Whale #99CCEE · ΔE 6.0
- Neon Blue #04D9FF · ΔE 6.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sky is closest to Cream Puff .
FAQ
Sky FAQs
What color is Sky?
Sky is a light cyan with the hex code #76D6FF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 198°, 100% saturation, and 73% lightness.
What is the hex code for Sky?
The hex code for Sky is #76D6FF. In RGB it's rgb(118, 214, 255), and in CMYK it's cmyk(54%, 16%, 0%, 0%).
What colors go well with Sky?
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.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Sky : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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