What is the hex code for Sora?

Sora (空) is #7AB2D3. Sky blue It appears in 1 historical color combination from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Sora look like on white and black backgrounds?

Sora (#7AB2D3) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.30:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 9.14:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Sora come from?

Sora is documented in Sanzo Wada's "A Dictionary of Color Combinations" (1933, Seigensha Art Publishing 2010 reprint). Wada catalogued blue pigments and historical Japanese color terms. The source work is in the public domain.

Can I use Sora in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#7AB2D3) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

#7AB2D3

blue · 1 palette

Sora

空

Sky blue

About Sora

Sora (空) is a mid-tone, muted blue tone. Its hex value is #7AB2D3 — that is RGB 122, 178, 211, or HSL 202°, 50%, 65%. Sky blue.

It holds 9.1:1 contrast against dark, so Sora works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 2.3:1; on black 9.1:1.)

Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Sora appears in 1 combination — most often paired with Shu and Gofun.

Palettes with Sora

Sora appears in 1 combination from the archive.

Edo era

Sky Blue & Vermillion— 空と朱

Clear sky blue against shrine-gate vermillion — a New Year morning.

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