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Sky Blue

#73DDF2

Sky Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #73DDF2. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 115, 221, 242 in digital design or CMYK 52%, 9%, 0%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sky Blue color values

HEX
#73DDF2
RGB
115, 221, 242
HSL
190°, 83%, 70%
CMYK
52, 9, 0, 5

About this color

Sky Blue sits at 190° on the color wheel with 83% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 83%, 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(115, 221, 242), where the blue channel is highest at 242, 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 52C 9M 0Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 52% 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.

How to use Sky Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #73DDF2;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 115, 221, 242;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#73DDF2',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 52%
M: 9%
Y: 0%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(115, 221, 242)
rgba(115, 221, 242, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #73DDF2?
#73DDF2 is Sky Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 115, 221, 242. It has a hue of 190°, 83% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #73DDF2?
The RGB color code for #73DDF2 is rgb(115, 221, 242). This means it contains 115 red, 221 green, and 242 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sky Blue a warm or cool color?
Sky Blue (#73DDF2) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #73DDF2 in CSS?
You can use #73DDF2 in CSS with: background-color: #73DDF2; or color: #73DDF2; or as an RGB value: rgb(115, 221, 242). For print design, use CMYK: 52%, 9%, 0%, 5%.