Sky Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #72D9F3.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
114, 217, 243 in digital design or CMYK 53%, 11%, 0%, 5% for print applications.
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Sky Blue
#72D9F3
Sky Blue Color Values
- HEX
- #72D9F3
- RGB
- 114, 217, 243
- HSL
- 192°, 84%, 70%
- CMYK
- 53, 11, 0, 5
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Sky Blue sits at 192° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 84% saturation and 70% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.
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 53%, 11%, 0%, 5% 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: #72D9F3;
--brand-primary-rgb: 114, 217, 243;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#72D9F3',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 53%
M: 11%
Y: 0%
K: 5%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(114, 217, 243)
rgba(114, 217, 243, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #72D9F3?
#72D9F3 is Sky Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 114, 217, 243. It has a hue of 192°, 84%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #72D9F3?
The RGB color code for #72D9F3 is rgb(114, 217, 243). This means it contains 114 red,
217 green, and 243 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sky Blue a warm or cool color?
Sky Blue (#72D9F3) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #72D9F3 in CSS?
You can use #72D9F3 in CSS with:
background-color: #72D9F3; or color: #72D9F3; or as an RGB value: rgb(114, 217, 243). For print design, use CMYK: 53%, 11%, 0%, 5%.