Skydive
Also known as: Rushing Stream , Delusional Dragonfly , Naxos Sky , High Dive
Skydive brings a clean and modern feel to a palette. This soft cyan suits water themes and healthcare apps. Reach for a pink companion shade to give Skydive maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 9.89:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Skydive color codes
- HEX
- #60BFD3
- RGB
- rgb(96, 191, 211)
- RGBA
- rgba(96, 191, 211, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(190, 57%, 60%)
- HSV
- hsv(190, 55%, 83%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(55%, 9%, 0%, 17%)
- LAB
- lab(72.2 -25.1 -19.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(75.4% 0.094 213.2)
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 7.0
- RAL 6034: Pastel turquoise #7FB0B2 · ΔE 8.3 · 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 Skydive 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 Skydive
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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 Skydive 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 2.12:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 9.89:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Skydive background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Skydive
Skydive with its complement
Soft neighbors of Skydive
Skydive triad
Explore
Similar colors
- High Dive #59B9CC · ΔE 1.7
- Blue Bobbin #52B4CA · ΔE 3.2
- Viking #4DB1C8 · ΔE 4.1
- Wavelet #7DC4CD · ΔE 4.4
- Castaway #6DBAC0 · ΔE 5.0
- Glassmith #46B5C0 · ΔE 5.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Skydive is closest to Shrimp .
FAQ
Skydive FAQs
What color is Skydive?
Skydive is a medium cyan with the hex code #60BFD3. In HSL terms it has a hue of 190°, 57% saturation, and 60% lightness.
What is the hex code for Skydive?
The hex code for Skydive is #60BFD3. In RGB it's rgb(96, 191, 211), and in CMYK it's cmyk(55%, 9%, 0%, 17%).
What colors go well with Skydive?
Skydive pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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