Sky Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #99B1CC.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
153, 177, 204 in digital design or CMYK 25%, 13%, 0%, 20% for print applications.
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Sky Blue
#99B1CC
Sky Blue Color Values
- HEX
- #99B1CC
- RGB
- 153, 177, 204
- HSL
- 212°, 33%, 70%
- CMYK
- 25, 13, 0, 20
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Sky Blue sits at 212° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 33% 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 25%, 13%, 0%, 20% 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: #99B1CC;
--brand-primary-rgb: 153, 177, 204;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#99B1CC',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 25%
M: 13%
Y: 0%
K: 20%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(153, 177, 204)
rgba(153, 177, 204, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands Using the Same Hue
17 brand s with colors near 212° on the color wheel
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #99B1CC?
#99B1CC is Sky Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 153, 177, 204. It has a hue of 212°, 33%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #99B1CC?
The RGB color code for #99B1CC is rgb(153, 177, 204). This means it contains 153 red,
177 green, and 204 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sky Blue a warm or cool color?
Sky Blue (#99B1CC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #99B1CC in CSS?
You can use #99B1CC in CSS with:
background-color: #99B1CC; or color: #99B1CC; or as an RGB value: rgb(153, 177, 204). For print design, use CMYK: 25%, 13%, 0%, 20%.