Codes & values
- Color Name
Sky - Color ID
KDF-C-00959977 - HEX
#0EA5E9 - RGB
rgb(14, 165, 233) - RGBA
rgba(14, 165, 233, 1) - HSL
hsl(199, 89%, 48%) - HSLA
hsla(199, 89%, 48%, 1) - HSV / HSB
hsv(199, 94%, 91%) - CMYK
cmyk(94%, 29%, 0%, 9%) - Light / Dark
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Quick answers
- What is the HEX code for Sky?
- #0EA5E9
- What is Sky RGB?
- rgb(14, 165, 233)
- What is Sky HSL?
- hsl(199, 89%, 48%)
- What is Sky CMYK?
- cmyk(94%, 29%, 0%, 9%)
What is Sky?
Sky is a curated cyan family color at #0EA5E9. It appears in our library with tags for ui, branding, design, web. This mid-range shade works as a primary brand or UI accent when contrast with text is verified. Temperature lean: cool — calmer, often used for tech, healthcare, and finance trust..
Sky HEX code
The HEX code for Sky is #0EA5E9. Paste it into CSS as color: #0EA5E9; or background-color: #0EA5E9;. Design tools accept the same six-digit value without the # prefix (0ea5e9).
Sky RGB
Sky in RGB is rgb(14, 165, 233) (channels R 14, G 165, B 233). Use RGB when you need opacity via rgba(14, 165, 233, 1).
Sky HSL & HSV
HSL is hsl(199, 89%, 48%) — useful for generating lighter/darker variants by adjusting lightness. HSV/HSB is hsv(199, 94%, 91%), closer to how many digital pickers expose hue, saturation, and brightness.
Sky CMYK
Approximate CMYK for Sky is cmyk(94%, 29%, 0%, 9%). Screen HEX/RGB values are device-dependent; for print, always soft-proof in your print profile rather than relying on a web conversion alone.
Shades of Sky
Darker shades (mixed toward black): #0C8AC2, #096E9B, #075375, #05374E, #021B27. Use deeper shades for hover states, borders, and dark-mode accents.
Tints of Sky
Lighter tints (mixed toward white): #36B4ED, #5EC3F0, #87D2F4, #AFE1F8, #D7F0FB. Tints work well for soft backgrounds, chips, and secondary buttons.
Colors that go with Sky
Complementary pairing: #0EA5E9, #E9520E. Analogous neighbors: #0EE9C0, #0EA5E9, #0E37E9. Triadic accents: #0EA5E9, #E90EA5, #A5E90E. Always check text contrast when pairing.
Sky color combinations
A practical combo: primary #0EA5E9, complementary accent #E9520E, and a neutral charcoal or off-white for text and surfaces. Split-complementary options: #0EA5E9, #E90E37, #E9C00E.
Sky in web design
Cyan and teal feel modern and technical. They suit dashboards, SaaS accents, and ocean-inspired branding when balanced with neutrals.
Sky in branding
Teal brands feel fresh and digital-native — popular with fintech and travel startups. Contrast vs white is 2.77:1 (better as a large accent or background than small body text); vs black 7.58:1.
Sky as a neon accent
Sky reads neon/electric. Prefer dark backgrounds, use sparingly for logos and nightlife creatives, and verify contrast for any overlaid text.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HEX code for Sky?
- Sky: #0EA5E9.
- What is Sky RGB?
- Sky: rgb(14, 165, 233).
- What is Sky HSL?
- Sky: hsl(199, 89%, 48%).
- What is Sky CMYK?
- Sky: cmyk(94%, 29%, 0%, 9%).
- What colors go with Sky?
- Try complementary #0EA5E9, #E9520E or analogous #0EE9C0, #0EA5E9, #0E37E9.
- Is Sky good for text on white?
- Not ideal for small body text (2.77:1). Use as a large heading, button, or background instead.
Accessibility snapshot
Contrast vs white: 2.77:1 (prefer large accent or background). Contrast vs black: 7.58:1. Complementary swatch: #0EA5E9, #E9520E.
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