Sky Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #71DEF4.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
113, 222, 244 in digital design or CMYK 54%, 9%, 0%, 4% for print applications.
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Sky Blue
#71DEF4
Sky Blue color values
- HEX
- #71DEF4
- RGB
- 113, 222, 244
- HSL
- 190°, 86%, 70%
- CMYK
- 54, 9, 0, 4
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Sky Blue sits at 190° on the color wheel with 86% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 86%, 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(113, 222, 244), where the blue channel is highest at 244, though it sits close to the other channels. 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 54C 9M 0Y 4K. With almost no black ink (4%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 54% cyan, 9% 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: #71DEF4;
--brand-primary-rgb: 113, 222, 244;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#71DEF4',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 54%
M: 9%
Y: 0%
K: 4%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(113, 222, 244)
rgba(113, 222, 244, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #71DEF4?
#71DEF4 is Sky Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 113, 222, 244. It has a hue of 190°, 86%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #71DEF4?
The RGB color code for #71DEF4 is rgb(113, 222, 244). This means it contains 113 red,
222 green, and 244 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sky Blue a warm or cool color?
Sky Blue (#71DEF4) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #71DEF4 in CSS?
You can use #71DEF4 in CSS with:
background-color: #71DEF4; or color: #71DEF4; or as an RGB value: rgb(113, 222, 244). For print design, use CMYK: 54%, 9%, 0%, 4%.