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Sky Blue

#98B3CD

Sky Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #98B3CD. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 152, 179, 205 in digital design or CMYK 26%, 13%, 0%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sky Blue Color Values

HEX
#98B3CD
RGB
152, 179, 205
HSL
209°, 35%, 70%
CMYK
26, 13, 0, 20

About this color

Sky Blue sits at 209° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 35% 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 26%, 13%, 0%, 20% 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: #98B3CD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 152, 179, 205;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#98B3CD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 26%
M: 13%
Y: 0%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(152, 179, 205)
rgba(152, 179, 205, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #98B3CD?
#98B3CD is Sky Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 152, 179, 205. It has a hue of 209°, 35% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #98B3CD?
The RGB color code for #98B3CD is rgb(152, 179, 205). This means it contains 152 red, 179 green, and 205 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sky Blue a warm or cool color?
Sky Blue (#98B3CD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #98B3CD in CSS?
You can use #98B3CD in CSS with: background-color: #98B3CD; or color: #98B3CD; or as an RGB value: rgb(152, 179, 205). For print design, use CMYK: 26%, 13%, 0%, 20%.