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Sky blue

Pale and airy blue, lightness of clear-sky weather.

Color conversions

Meaning & usage

Sky blue is the chromatic expression of accessible infinity. Its luminous paleness opens spaces and frees the mind, recalling summer skies and the gentleness of cloudless days. Universal and reassuring.

Synonyms & nuances

bleu cielcielsky bluelight blue

Shades (darker)

Tints (lighter)

Tones (desaturated)

Design system scale (50→950)

Harmonies

Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-comp.
Tetradic

Thread & yarn equivalents

Average ΔE :57 (Rough)
#87CEEB
DMC 800
Delft Blue Pale
ΔE 57

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