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Sky Blue

#A5BFDC

A light, 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
A5BFDC
RGB
165, 191, 220
HSL
212, 44%, 75%
HSB
212, 25%, 86%
CMYK
25, 13, 0, 14
LAB
76, -4, -18
LCH
76, 18, 256
OKLCH
0.79, 0.05, 251
XYZ
47, 50, 75
LUV
76, -15, -27
HWB
212, 65%, 14%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

Analogous
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Shades & tints

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