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Sky Blue

#00A6CB

A balanced, moderate sky blue — sophisticated balance of hue and saturation that conveys composure and subtle refinement, well-suited to modern, minimalist design.

Psychology

Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.

Meaning

Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.

Applications

Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.

Conversion

HEX
00A6CB
RGB
0, 166, 203
HSL
191, 100%, 40%
HSB
191, 100%, 80%
CMYK
100, 18, 0, 20
LAB
62, -27, -30
LCH
62, 40, 228
OKLCH
0.67, 0.12, 221
XYZ
24, 32, 61
LUV
62, -44, -42
HWB
191, 0%, 20%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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