Sky High

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Light sky-blue periwinkle lavender for airy sections

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About Sky High

Sky High feels like periwinkle that's been pulled a step upward: light, airy, and a touch more saturated than , with none of that washed-out, near-ice politeness you get from . Next to it still reads clearly purple, but it doesn't carry the heavier, quieter weight.

I use it as a "quiet highlight" in dashboards and finance apps where you want category separation without the background looking blue-gray. It's also great for skincare and dermatology feature blocks, especially when you need a surface that stays legible with warmer than pure white type. If you're tired of flat lavender tiles, this is the one you reach for to bring a little more color presence while staying calm.

Pair Sky High with soft creams and cool grays. And if you mix it with the more icy end of the range, keep contrast in mind so it doesn't start to feel like it's fading.

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WCAG 2.1 contrast ratios. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large. AAA requires 7:1 / 4.5:1.

On White #ffffff

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1.82:1Fail

On Gray 100 #f5f5f5

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1.67:1Fail

On Gray 900 #18181b

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9.75:1AAA

On Black #000000

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11.56:1AAA

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