Sky blue
Sky blue is a light, rich color from the blue family. Hex code #87CEEB.
Color codes
- CSS name
skyblue - HEX
#87CEEB - RGB
rgb(135 206 235) - HSL
hsl(197 71% 73%) - HSB / HSV
hsb(197, 43%, 92%) - OKLCH
oklch(81.5% 0.082 225.8) - CMYK
cmyk(43%, 12%, 0%, 8%)
White text
1.74:1 · fails WCAG
Black text
12.05:1 · passes WCAG AAA
Shades
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
About this color
Sky blue in CSS and design
Sky blue is a light, rich color from the blue family. Sky blue is one of the extended color keywords, which CSS adopted from the X11 color names used on Unix workstations.
Use it in CSS by name or by any of its codes; these all give the same color:
color: skyblue;
color: #87CEEB;
color: rgb(135 206 235);
color: hsl(197 71% 73%);For text on sky blue, black reads best. Check other combinations with the contrast checker, or browse all CSS color names.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for sky blue?
#87CEEB. In CSS you can also use the keyword skyblue, which works in every browser.
What is sky blue in RGB and HSL?
In RGB it is rgb(135 206 235), in HSL hsl(197 71% 73%). For print, cmyk(43%, 12%, 0%, 8%) is a starting point, but CMYK depends on paper and ink, so check with your printer.
Should I use black or white text on sky blue?
Black text works better: it has a contrast ratio of 12.05:1 and passes WCAG AAA. White text reaches 1.74:1.
Which colors go with sky blue?
Its complementary color is #F0B296, on the opposite side of the color wheel. For a calmer look, combine it with its analogous neighbors #7FD3D3 and #A0C5F7. The palette generator builds more combinations.