Sky Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #60B0D2.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
96, 176, 210 in digital design or CMYK 54%, 16%, 0%, 18% for print applications.
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Sky Blue
#60B0D2
Sky Blue Color Values
- HEX
- #60B0D2
- RGB
- 96, 176, 210
- HSL
- 198°, 56%, 60%
- CMYK
- 54, 16, 0, 18
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Sky Blue sits at 198° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 56% saturation and 60% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.
In digital design, cool colors like Sky Blue work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.
When using Sky Blue in print, the CMYK breakdown of 54%, 16%, 0%, 18% 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 Sky Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #60B0D2;
--brand-primary-rgb: 96, 176, 210;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#60B0D2',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 54%
M: 16%
Y: 0%
K: 18%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(96, 176, 210)
rgba(96, 176, 210, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #60B0D2?
#60B0D2 is Sky Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 96, 176, 210. It has a hue of 198°, 56%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #60B0D2?
The RGB color code for #60B0D2 is rgb(96, 176, 210). This means it contains 96 red,
176 green, and 210 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sky Blue a warm or cool color?
Sky Blue (#60B0D2) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #60B0D2 in CSS?
You can use #60B0D2 in CSS with:
background-color: #60B0D2; or color: #60B0D2; or as an RGB value: rgb(96, 176, 210). For print design, use CMYK: 54%, 16%, 0%, 18%.