Sky Blue is a
cool medium color with the hex code #6AA5BE.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
106, 165, 190 in digital design or CMYK 44%, 13%, 0%, 25% for print applications.
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Sky Blue
#6AA5BE
Sky Blue Color Values
- HEX
- #6AA5BE
- RGB
- 106, 165, 190
- HSL
- 198°, 39%, 58%
- CMYK
- 44, 13, 0, 25
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 39% saturation and 58% lightness, this moderately saturated medium hue balances visibility with restraint.
In digital design, cool colors like Sky Blue work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.
When using Sky Blue in print, the CMYK breakdown of 44%, 13%, 0%, 25% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Sky Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #6AA5BE;
--brand-primary-rgb: 106, 165, 190;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#6AA5BE',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 44%
M: 13%
Y: 0%
K: 25%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(106, 165, 190)
rgba(106, 165, 190, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #6AA5BE?
#6AA5BE is Sky Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 106, 165, 190. It has a hue of 198°, 39%
saturation, and 58% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #6AA5BE?
The RGB color code for #6AA5BE is rgb(106, 165, 190). This means it contains 106 red,
165 green, and 190 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sky Blue a warm or cool color?
Sky Blue (#6AA5BE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6AA5BE in CSS?
You can use #6AA5BE in CSS with:
background-color: #6AA5BE; or color: #6AA5BE; or as an RGB value: rgb(106, 165, 190). For print design, use CMYK: 44%, 13%, 0%, 25%.