SkyBlue Color

Learn about SkyBlue (#87ceeb): its uses in web design, HEX/RGB/HSL values, complementary and analogous color schemes, tints and shades, and accessibility contrast recommendations.

#87ceeb
HEX #87ceeb
RGB rgb(135, 206, 235)
HSL 197°, 71%, 73%

About SkyBlue Color

SkyBlue is a bright, medium-light blue that perfectly captures the color of a clear sky. It evokes openness, freedom, and calm.

Use Cases for SkyBlue

travel appsweather widgetscalm UIschildren productsoutdoor brands

Shades & Tints of SkyBlue

#ffffff
#e1f3fa
#c3e7f5
#a5daf0
#87ceeb
#659bb0
#446776
#22343b
#000000

Complementary Color

#87ceeb
#eba589

Analogous Colors

#89ebd6
#87ceeb
#899eeb

CSS Code

.skyblue-color {
  color: #87ceeb;
}

Contrast Recommendations

Black text on SkyBlue
Ratio: 12.06:1 ✓ Passes AA ✓ Passes AAA
White text on SkyBlue
Ratio: 1.74:1 ✗ Fails AA ✗ Fails AAA

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is SkyBlue?

SkyBlue is represented by the hex code #87ceeb and has RGB values of rgb(135, 206, 235). It falls under the Blue category.

How to use SkyBlue in web design?

SkyBlue works well for travel apps, weather widgets, calm UIs. SkyBlue is a bright, medium-light blue that perfectly captures the color of a clear sky. It evokes openness, freedom, and calm. Use it as a primary color, accent, or background depending on your design needs.

What colors go with SkyBlue?

Colors that pair well with SkyBlue include lightskyblue, deepskyblue, lightblue, powderblue, steelblue. For a complementary scheme, try #eba589. For an analogous scheme, use #89ebd6 and #899eeb.