Skyscraper
Also known as: Seven Days of Rain , Drowsy Lavender , Cautious Blue , A Dime a Dozen
There is a calm and trustworthy quality to Skyscraper. The gentle, cool blue at #D3DBE2 rewards 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.
Reference
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)
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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neutral, leaning cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
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: 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. It turns 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Skyscraper
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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 Skyscraper 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 1.40:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 15.00:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Skyscraper background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Skyscraper
Skyscraper with its complement
Soft neighbors of Skyscraper
Skyscraper triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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