Back to all colors

Sky Blue

#52A6BC

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
52A6BC
RGB
82, 166, 188
HSL
192, 44%, 53%
HSB
192, 56%, 74%
CMYK
56, 12, 0, 26
LAB
64, -22, -20
LCH
64, 29, 222
OKLCH
0.68, 0.09, 217
XYZ
26, 33, 52
LUV
64, -35, -26
HWB
192, 32%, 26%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

Analogous
Complementary
Split Complementary
Triadic
Tetradic
Square

Shades & tints

Similar named colors

Browse every named teal on shades of teal, or all families on colors.