Vivid Sky Blue is a
cool medium color with the hex code #16C6E9.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
22, 198, 233 in digital design or CMYK 91%, 15%, 0%, 9% for print applications.
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Vivid Sky Blue
#16C6E9
Vivid Sky Blue Color Values
- HEX
- #16C6E9
- RGB
- 22, 198, 233
- HSL
- 190°, 83%, 50%
- CMYK
- 91, 15, 0, 9
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Vivid Sky Blue sits at 190° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 83% saturation and 50% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.
In digital design, cool colors like Vivid Sky Blue work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.
When using Vivid Sky Blue in print, the CMYK breakdown of 91%, 15%, 0%, 9% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Vivid Sky Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #16C6E9;
--brand-primary-rgb: 22, 198, 233;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#16C6E9',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 91%
M: 15%
Y: 0%
K: 9%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(22, 198, 233)
rgba(22, 198, 233, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #16C6E9?
#16C6E9 is Vivid Sky Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 22, 198, 233. It has a hue of 190°, 83%
saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #16C6E9?
The RGB color code for #16C6E9 is rgb(22, 198, 233). This means it contains 22 red,
198 green, and 233 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Vivid Sky Blue a warm or cool color?
Vivid Sky Blue (#16C6E9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #16C6E9 in CSS?
You can use #16C6E9 in CSS with:
background-color: #16C6E9; or color: #16C6E9; or as an RGB value: rgb(22, 198, 233). For print design, use CMYK: 91%, 15%, 0%, 9%.