BLUES

Sky Babe

#88C4D8

RGB 136, 196, 216 · HSL 195°, 51%, 69% · CMYK 37, 9, 0, 15

Sky Babe is #88C4D8 in HEX — rgb(136, 196, 216), hsl(195°, 51%, 69%), cmyk(37%, 9%, 0%, 15%).

Sky Babe pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 195°, 51%, 69%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#88C4D8

RGB136, 196, 216

HSL195°, 51%, 69%

HSV195°, 37%, 85%

CMYK37, 9, 0, 15

Decimal8963288

CSS RGBrgb(136, 196, 216)

CSS HSLhsl(195, 51%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Sky Babe S34C1

Exact match

Behr

Chilly Blue S500-4

ΔE 1.8 · #87C8DD

Benjamin Moore

Turquoise 2057-50

ΔE 2 · #88C1D2

Sherwin-Williams

Sky Fall SW9049

ΔE 2.8 · #89C6DF

Dunn-Edwards

Winter Chime DE5828

ΔE 2.9 · #83C7DF

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 3.4 · #7AC2D8

Valspar

Tidal Wave 5002-7C

ΔE 3.5 · #8FC5D3

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 3.5 · #87C8D7

Kilz

Thunder River RE230-02

ΔE 3.7 · #89C8D6

Vista Paint

Joyful Morning K-188

ΔE 3.9 · #8ACDDE

PPG

Idyllic Isle 1235-4

ΔE 5.9 · #94C8D2

Hallman-Lindsay

Orleans Tune 658

ΔE 6.1 · #97D5E7

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 6.4 · #9BC2D8

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 11.1 · #A1C5C8

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 12.4 · #7FB5B5

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 12.4 · #B4CBD9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#88C4D8

#D89C88

Analogous

#88D8C4

#88C4D8

#889CD8

Triadic

#88C4D8

#D888C4

#C4D888

Split-Complementary

#88C4D8

#D8889C

#D8C488

Tetradic

#88C4D8

#C488D8

#D89C88

#9CD888

Monochromatic

#317D96

#4EA8C6

#88C4D8

#C1E1EB

#ECF6F9

Rectangle

#88C4D8

#9C88D8

#D89C88

#C4D888

Compound

#88C4D8

#889CD8

#D89C88

#D8C488

Variations

Lighter

#A0D0E0

#BBDAE4

#D9E8ED

Darker

#50ABCA

#2A7C97

#174959

Saturation

#A4B6BC

#88C4D8

#74CEEC

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#88C4D8

#AAB5DA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#88C4D8

#BCBCD6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#88C4D8

#88C6C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Sky Babe lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#A5C0BD

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#88C4D8

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#93C5E1

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#C37F68

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #88C4D8;

CSS — background

background-color: #88C4D8;

CSS Variable

--color-sky-babe: #88C4D8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sky-babe': '#88C4D8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#88C4D8] text-[#88C4D8]

SCSS

$sky-babe: #88C4D8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #88C4D8?

#88C4D8 is Sky Babe, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #88C4D8 warm or cool?

Sky Babe reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sky Babe?

Sky Babe works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Sky Babe?

Sky Babe pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Sky Babe?

You can download Sky Babe on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Sky Babe?

The hex code is #88C4D8. In RGB it's 136, 196, 216, and in HSL it's 195°, 51%, 69%.

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