Sky Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #33DAFF.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
51, 218, 255 in digital design or CMYK 80%, 15%, 0%, 0% for print applications.
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Sky Blue
#33DAFF
Sky Blue color values
- HEX
- #33DAFF
- RGB
- 51, 218, 255
- HSL
- 191°, 100%, 60%
- CMYK
- 80, 15, 0, 0
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Sky Blue sits at 191° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Sky Blue is rendered as rgb(51, 218, 255), where the blue channel is highest at 255, anchoring the color in the cool register. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Sky Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 80C 15M 0Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 80% cyan, 15% magenta. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Sky Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #33DAFF;
--brand-primary-rgb: 51, 218, 255;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#33DAFF',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 80%
M: 15%
Y: 0%
K: 0%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(51, 218, 255)
rgba(51, 218, 255, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #33DAFF?
#33DAFF is Sky Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 51, 218, 255. It has a hue of 191°, 100%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #33DAFF?
The RGB color code for #33DAFF is rgb(51, 218, 255). This means it contains 51 red,
218 green, and 255 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sky Blue a warm or cool color?
Sky Blue (#33DAFF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #33DAFF in CSS?
You can use #33DAFF in CSS with:
background-color: #33DAFF; or color: #33DAFF; or as an RGB value: rgb(51, 218, 255). For print design, use CMYK: 80%, 15%, 0%, 0%.