Sky Blue color: hex code #87CEEB
Sky Blue has the hex code #87CEEB. It is a light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 52.9% red, 80.8% green and 92.2% blue (135, 206, 235).
Its hue angle is 197°, with 71% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 43% cyan, 12% magenta, 0% yellow and 8% black.
You can use it in CSS with the keyword skyblue.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.06:1).
Sky Blue (#87CEEB) color codes
| HEX | #87CEEB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(135, 206, 235) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(52.9%, 80.8%, 92.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(197, 71%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(197, 43%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(43%, 12%, 0%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.21, -14.84, -21.28) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.21, 25.94, 235.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(47.053, 55.288, 86.773) | |
| Decimal | 8900331 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Sky Blue, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #87CEEB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.06:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.74:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #87CEEB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.74:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.06:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #87CEEB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#becbedProtanopia
no red cones#afbfebDeuteranopia
no green cones#5dd7d7Tritanopia
no blue cones#c4c4c4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #87ceeb; }
.text { color: #87ceeb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #87ceeb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(135 206 235 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #87ceeb, #879ceb); }Similar colors
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See #87CEEB on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #87CEEB?
- #87CEEB is a light, moderate azure known as Sky Blue. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Sky Blue?
- The RGB value is 135, 206, 235: 135 red, 206 green and 235 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Sky Blue?
- The complementary color is #EBA487, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #87CEEB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.06:1 and white text 1.74:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.