Skyscraper
Also known as: Seven Days of Rain, Drowsy Lavender, Cautious Blue, A Dime a Dozen
A gentle blue with a calm and trustworthy character, Skyscraper works beautifully for SaaS products and finance apps. A orange counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 15.00:1 on black clears AA.
Skyscraper color codes
- HEX
- #D3DBE2
- RGB
- rgb(211, 219, 226)
- RGBA
- rgba(211, 219, 226, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(208, 21%, 86%)
- HSV
- hsv(208, 7%, 89%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(7%, 3%, 0%, 11%)
- LAB
- lab(86.9 -1.8 -4.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(88.7% 0.013 244.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: gainsboro#DCDCDC · ΔE 4.4
- RAL 7047 — Telegrey 4#CFD0CF · ΔE 5.1 · 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 Skyscraper 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: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- 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: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Skyscraper
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Skyscraper 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 1.40:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 15.00:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Skyscraper background: #000000
Palettes featuring Skyscraper
Skyscraper with its complement
Soft neighbors of Skyscraper
Skyscraper triad
Similar colors
- Zen#CFD9DE · ΔE 1.7
- Blue Silk#D0DCE8 · ΔE 2.3
- Bright Star#DDE2E6 · ΔE 2.3
- Iceberg#DAE4EE · ΔE 2.4
- Cityscape#DAE3E7 · ΔE 2.4
- Serene#DCE3E4 · ΔE 3.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Skyscraper is closest to Grim Grey.
Skyscraper FAQs
What color is Skyscraper?
Skyscraper is a light blue with the hex code #D3DBE2. In HSL terms it has a hue of 208°, 21% saturation, and 86% lightness.
What is the hex code for Skyscraper?
The hex code for Skyscraper is #D3DBE2. In RGB it's rgb(211, 219, 226), and in CMYK it's cmyk(7%, 3%, 0%, 11%).
What colors go well with Skyscraper?
Skyscraper 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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