Sky
Also known as: Heisenberg Blue, Kul Sharif Blue, Tranquil Pool, Pool Tiles
Sky brings a crisp and refreshing feel to any palette. This soft cyan is a natural fit for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Sky
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.64:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 12.83:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Sky background: #000000
Palettes featuring Sky
Sky with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sky
Sky triad
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.
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 red accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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