#94BFAC
- Brightness
- 177.0
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 153°, 25%, 66%
- HSV V %
- 75%
- Lab
- 73.9, -18.2, 4.9
- CMYK (%)
- 23%, 0%, 10%, 25%
- PNG size
- 6.2 KB
- Tone / Feel
- light, soft cool hue
Black text
10.31:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text
2.04:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
Recommended text: Black (10.31:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #94BFAC
Common Name: Sky Blue (British Standard BS 381C:1996)
RGB: 148, 191, 172
HSL: ~168°, 29%, 66%
Contrast Ratio:
- Versus White: ~2.9 (Fails AA)
- Versus Black: ~8.1 (Passes AA)
Close Named Matches:
- Sky Blue (BS 381C-101): Exact match, ΔE=0.00
- Behr - Jade Mountain (#95C1AE), ΔE=0.74
- Kelly Moore - Laurel Village (#9AC3B0), ΔE=1.74
- Pantone FHI - Lichen (#99C2B0), ΔE=1.57
- Natural Color System - S 2020-G (#98BFAA), ΔE=1.68
Mood & Usage Insight:
This color carries a calm, refreshing vibe often associated with open skies and serene waters. It feels airy and balanced, suitable for creative environments aiming to inspire clarity and tranquility. Its moderate saturation and softness make it ideal for spaces needing a soothing yet uplifting atmosphere.
Why Designers Use It:
- This hue’s balanced blue-green tone bridges nature and modernity, making it highly versatile in visual arts and design.
- Popular in environmental and wellness branding due to its calming and trustworthy psychological impact.
- Its origin from a British Standard paint color lends it reliability and consistency in manufacturing and architectural contexts.
- Used often in textiles and interior design for its neutral yet fresh presence, complementing natural materials like wood and stone.
- Trendy in tech and software interfaces aiming for approachable, non-intimidating user experiences.