Sky High color: hex code #A7C2EB
Sky High has the hex code #A7C2EB. It is a light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 65.5% red, 76.1% green and 92.2% blue (167, 194, 235).
Its hue angle is 216°, with 63% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 29% cyan, 17% magenta, 0% yellow and 8% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.56:1).
Sky High (#A7C2EB) color codes
| HEX | #A7C2EB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(167, 194, 235) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(65.5%, 76.1%, 92.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(216, 63%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(216, 29%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 17%, 0%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.75, 0.1, -23.32) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.75, 23.32, 270.26) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(50.219, 52.795, 86.126) | |
| Decimal | 10994411 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Sky High, 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 #A7C2EB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.56:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A7C2EB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.56:1 | 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 #A7C2EB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b4c4edProtanopia
no red cones#adbdeaDeuteranopia
no green cones#94cbcfTritanopia
no blue cones#c0c0c0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a7c2eb; }
.text { color: #a7c2eb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a7c2eb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(167 194 235 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a7c2eb, #aea7eb); }Similar colors
#a6bce2Blue Lips#a3bbdcSail Into the Horizon#aec9eaBreeze#aaccffNight Snow#9eb6d8Mont Blanc#a7c7e7Pastel Blue#99baddBlues White Shoes#99c3f0Sail to the Sea
See #A7C2EB on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #A7C2EB?
- #A7C2EB is a light, moderate azure known as Sky High. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Sky High?
- The RGB value is 167, 194, 235: 167 red, 194 green and 235 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Sky High?
- The complementary color is #EBD0A7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A7C2EB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.56:1 and white text 1.82:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.