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Sky Blue

#8FDAEF

Sky Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #8FDAEF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 143, 218, 239 in digital design or CMYK 40%, 9%, 0%, 6% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sky Blue Color Values

HEX
#8FDAEF
RGB
143, 218, 239
HSL
193°, 75%, 75%
CMYK
40, 9, 0, 6

About this color

Sky Blue sits at 193° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 75% saturation and 75% 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 40%, 9%, 0%, 6% 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: #8FDAEF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 143, 218, 239;
}

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

Tailwind Config

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

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 40%
M: 9%
Y: 0%
K: 6%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(143, 218, 239)
rgba(143, 218, 239, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8FDAEF?
#8FDAEF is Sky Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 143, 218, 239. It has a hue of 193°, 75% saturation, and 75% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8FDAEF?
The RGB color code for #8FDAEF is rgb(143, 218, 239). This means it contains 143 red, 218 green, and 239 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sky Blue a warm or cool color?
Sky Blue (#8FDAEF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8FDAEF in CSS?
You can use #8FDAEF in CSS with: background-color: #8FDAEF; or color: #8FDAEF; or as an RGB value: rgb(143, 218, 239). For print design, use CMYK: 40%, 9%, 0%, 6%.