Deep Sky Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #52B1E0.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
82, 177, 224 in digital design or CMYK 63%, 21%, 0%, 12% for print applications.
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Deep Sky Blue
#52B1E0
Deep Sky Blue Color Values
- HEX
- #52B1E0
- RGB
- 82, 177, 224
- HSL
- 200°, 70%, 60%
- CMYK
- 63, 21, 0, 12
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Deep Sky Blue sits at 200° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 70% saturation and 60% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.
In digital design, cool colors like Deep Sky Blue work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.
When using Deep Sky Blue in print, the CMYK breakdown of 63%, 21%, 0%, 12% 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 Deep Sky Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #52B1E0;
--brand-primary-rgb: 82, 177, 224;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#52B1E0',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 63%
M: 21%
Y: 0%
K: 12%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(82, 177, 224)
rgba(82, 177, 224, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #52B1E0?
#52B1E0 is Deep Sky Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 82, 177, 224. It has a hue of 200°, 70%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #52B1E0?
The RGB color code for #52B1E0 is rgb(82, 177, 224). This means it contains 82 red,
177 green, and 224 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Deep Sky Blue a warm or cool color?
Deep Sky Blue (#52B1E0) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #52B1E0 in CSS?
You can use #52B1E0 in CSS with:
background-color: #52B1E0; or color: #52B1E0; or as an RGB value: rgb(82, 177, 224). For print design, use CMYK: 63%, 21%, 0%, 12%.