Classic Sky Blue
A moderately saturated, cool light teal.
#8CCCE5
rgb(140, 204, 229)
Color formats
HEX
#8CCCE5
RGB
rgb(140, 204, 229)
HSL
hsl(196.9, 63.1%, 72.4%)
HSV
hsv(196.9, 38.9%, 89.8%)
CMYK
cmyk(38.9%, 10.9%, 0%, 10.2%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Classic Sky Blue.
Lightest
#FFFFFF
Lighter
#DFF1F8
Base
#8CCCE5
Darker
#39A7D2
Darkest
#1E6987
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Classic Sky Blue works
Classic Sky Blue (#8CCCE5) is a moderately saturated, cool light teal. Its mid-range lightness makes it a flexible choice for buttons, fills and accents that need to read clearly without overpowering a layout. Its cool undertone lends a calm, trustworthy feel that suits clean, professional interfaces.
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