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Sky Blue

#6BB8D6

Sky Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #6BB8D6. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 107, 184, 214 in digital design or CMYK 50%, 14%, 0%, 16% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sky Blue Color Values

HEX
#6BB8D6
RGB
107, 184, 214
HSL
197°, 57%, 63%
CMYK
50, 14, 0, 16

About this color

Sky Blue sits at 197° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 57% saturation and 63% 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 50%, 14%, 0%, 16% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Sky Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #6BB8D6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 107, 184, 214;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#6BB8D6',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 50%
M: 14%
Y: 0%
K: 16%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(107, 184, 214)
rgba(107, 184, 214, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6BB8D6?
#6BB8D6 is Sky Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 107, 184, 214. It has a hue of 197°, 57% saturation, and 63% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #6BB8D6?
The RGB color code for #6BB8D6 is rgb(107, 184, 214). This means it contains 107 red, 184 green, and 214 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sky Blue a warm or cool color?
Sky Blue (#6BB8D6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6BB8D6 in CSS?
You can use #6BB8D6 in CSS with: background-color: #6BB8D6; or color: #6BB8D6; or as an RGB value: rgb(107, 184, 214). For print design, use CMYK: 50%, 14%, 0%, 16%.