Color swatch image showing Medium Sky Blue (#80DAEB) with RGB(128,218,235) values

Medium Sky Blue (#80DAEB) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Medium Sky Blue (#80DAEB) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Medium Sky Blue (#80DAEB) Color Information

Medium Sky Blue (#80DAEB) RGB value is (128, 218, 235). The hex color red value is 128, green is 218, and blue is 235. Its HSL format shows a hue of 190°, saturation of 73 percent, and lightness of 71 percent. The CMYK process values are 46 percent, 7 percent, 0 percent, 8 percent.

Medium Sky Blue
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Medium Sky Blue (#80DAEB) Color Meaning

Medium Sky Blue (#80DAEB) conveys openness, clarity, and mental lightness. This bright blue (#80DAEB) reflects clear skies and expansive thought, creating an uplifting and breathable visual effect. Psychologically, Medium Sky Blue (#80DAEB) enhances communication and reduces mental clutter. It supports learning and open dialogue. In cultural use, it is common in educational materials, travel design, and digital interfaces. Symbolically, it represents optimism, honest expression, and freedom of thought.

Color Conversion

Convert Medium Sky Blue (#80DAEB) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#80DAEB
RGB
rgb(128, 218, 235)
HSL
hsl(190°, 73%, 71%)
CMYK
cmyk(46%, 7%, 0%, 8%)
HSV
hsv(190°, 46%, 92%)
XYZ
48.9689 60.7302 87.7384
Yxy
60.7302 0.2480 0.3076
Hunter Lab
77.9296 -6.3419 -4.9647
CIE-Lab
82.2335 -22.5867 -16.7435

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red128 / 255 (50%)
50%
Green218 / 255 (85%)
85%
Blue235 / 255 (92%)
92%

CMYK Values

Cyan46 / 100 (46%)
46%
Magenta7 / 100 (7%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)8 / 100 (8%)

Color Variations

Medium Sky Blue (#80DAEB) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

Medium Sky Blue (#80DAEB) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test Medium Sky Blue (#80DAEB) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#80DAEB

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #80DAEB appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

Medium Sky Blue (#80DAEB)

protanopia

#a7a8e7

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #80DAEB;

Text Color

color: #80DAEB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #80DAEB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #80DAEB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #80DAEB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #80DAEB 0%, #1c9bb5 100%);

Medium Sky Blue (#80DAEB) Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Medium Sky Blue (#80DAEB) color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.