Sky Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #78DBED.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
120, 219, 237 in digital design or CMYK 49%, 8%, 0%, 7% for print applications.
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Sky Blue
#78DBED
Sky Blue color values
- HEX
- #78DBED
- RGB
- 120, 219, 237
- HSL
- 189°, 76%, 70%
- CMYK
- 49, 8, 0, 7
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Sky Blue sits at 189° on the color wheel with 76% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. At 76% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Sky Blue is rendered as rgb(120, 219, 237), where the blue channel is highest at 237, 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 49C 8M 0Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (49%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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: #78DBED;
--brand-primary-rgb: 120, 219, 237;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#78DBED',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 49%
M: 8%
Y: 0%
K: 7%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(120, 219, 237)
rgba(120, 219, 237, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #78DBED?
#78DBED is Sky Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 120, 219, 237. It has a hue of 189°, 76%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #78DBED?
The RGB color code for #78DBED is rgb(120, 219, 237). This means it contains 120 red,
219 green, and 237 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sky Blue a warm or cool color?
Sky Blue (#78DBED) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #78DBED in CSS?
You can use #78DBED in CSS with:
background-color: #78DBED; or color: #78DBED; or as an RGB value: rgb(120, 219, 237). For print design, use CMYK: 49%, 8%, 0%, 7%.