Sky Blue (#87CEEB) has the RGB value rgb(135, 206, 235), the HSL value hsl(197, 71%, 73%) and the CMYK value cmyk(43%, 12%, 0%, 8%).
| HEX | #87CEEB |
| RGB | rgb(135, 206, 235) |
| HSL | hsl(197, 71%, 73%) |
| CMYK | cmyk(43%, 12%, 0%, 8%) |
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tints mix Sky Blue with white; shades mix it with black.
| #87CEEB on white | 1.74:1 · Fails |
| #87CEEB on black | 12.06:1 · AAA |
Text in black is easier to read on a sky blue background.
The hex code used here for sky blue is #87CEEB. Other shades of sky blue use different codes.
Sky Blue (#87CEEB) is rgb(135, 206, 235): red 135, green 206, blue 235.
Its complementary color is #EBA589. Analogous colors are #89EBD6 and #899EEB, and a triadic scheme adds #EB89CF and #CFEB89.
The contrast ratio of #87CEEB on white is 1.74:1 (Fails). On black it is 12.06:1 (AAA). WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for normal text.
No. The CMYK numbers are a simple mathematical conversion from RGB. Printed colors depend on the printer, ink and paper, so check a proof for color-critical work.