Sky Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #85C5E0.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
133, 197, 224 in digital design or CMYK 41%, 12%, 0%, 12% for print applications.
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Sky Blue
#85C5E0
Sky Blue Color Values
- HEX
- #85C5E0
- RGB
- 133, 197, 224
- HSL
- 198°, 59%, 70%
- CMYK
- 41, 12, 0, 12
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Sky Blue sits at 198° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 59% saturation and 70% 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 41%, 12%, 0%, 12% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Sky Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #85C5E0;
--brand-primary-rgb: 133, 197, 224;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#85C5E0',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 41%
M: 12%
Y: 0%
K: 12%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(133, 197, 224)
rgba(133, 197, 224, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #85C5E0?
#85C5E0 is Sky Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 133, 197, 224. It has a hue of 198°, 59%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #85C5E0?
The RGB color code for #85C5E0 is rgb(133, 197, 224). This means it contains 133 red,
197 green, and 224 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sky Blue a warm or cool color?
Sky Blue (#85C5E0) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #85C5E0 in CSS?
You can use #85C5E0 in CSS with:
background-color: #85C5E0; or color: #85C5E0; or as an RGB value: rgb(133, 197, 224). For print design, use CMYK: 41%, 12%, 0%, 12%.