Sky Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #A4D8F4.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
164, 216, 244 in digital design or CMYK 33%, 11%, 0%, 4% for print applications.
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Sky Blue
#A4D8F4
Sky Blue Color Values
- HEX
- #A4D8F4
- RGB
- 164, 216, 244
- HSL
- 201°, 78%, 80%
- CMYK
- 33, 11, 0, 4
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Sky Blue sits at 201° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 78% saturation and 80% 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 33%, 11%, 0%, 4% 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: #A4D8F4;
--brand-primary-rgb: 164, 216, 244;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#A4D8F4',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 33%
M: 11%
Y: 0%
K: 4%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(164, 216, 244)
rgba(164, 216, 244, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #A4D8F4?
#A4D8F4 is Sky Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 164, 216, 244. It has a hue of 201°, 78%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #A4D8F4?
The RGB color code for #A4D8F4 is rgb(164, 216, 244). This means it contains 164 red,
216 green, and 244 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sky Blue a warm or cool color?
Sky Blue (#A4D8F4) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A4D8F4 in CSS?
You can use #A4D8F4 in CSS with:
background-color: #A4D8F4; or color: #A4D8F4; or as an RGB value: rgb(164, 216, 244). For print design, use CMYK: 33%, 11%, 0%, 4%.