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Sky Blue

#8DBAD8

Sky Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #8DBAD8. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 141, 186, 216 in digital design or CMYK 35%, 14%, 0%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sky Blue Color Values

HEX
#8DBAD8
RGB
141, 186, 216
HSL
204°, 49%, 70%
CMYK
35, 14, 0, 15

About this color

Sky Blue sits at 204° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 49% 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 35%, 14%, 0%, 15% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Sky Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #8DBAD8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 141, 186, 216;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#8DBAD8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 35%
M: 14%
Y: 0%
K: 15%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(141, 186, 216)
rgba(141, 186, 216, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8DBAD8?
#8DBAD8 is Sky Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 141, 186, 216. It has a hue of 204°, 49% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8DBAD8?
The RGB color code for #8DBAD8 is rgb(141, 186, 216). This means it contains 141 red, 186 green, and 216 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sky Blue a warm or cool color?
Sky Blue (#8DBAD8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8DBAD8 in CSS?
You can use #8DBAD8 in CSS with: background-color: #8DBAD8; or color: #8DBAD8; or as an RGB value: rgb(141, 186, 216). For print design, use CMYK: 35%, 14%, 0%, 15%.