Skyblue Color — #87CEEB
Complete color reference for #87CEEB: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.
Color Format Conversions
#87CEEBrgb(135, 206, 235)hsl(197, 71%, 73%)hsv(197, 43%, 92%)C:43% M:12% Y:0% K:8%skyblue89003310.5529WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.
Shades & Tints Scale
Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).
Color Harmonies
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RGB equivalent of #87CEEB?
The RGB equivalent is rgb(135, 206, 235). The red channel is 135, green is 206, and blue is 235 (scale 0–255).
What is the HSL value of #87CEEB?
The HSL value is hsl(197, 71%, 73%). Hue is 197°, saturation is 71%, and lightness is 73%.
Does #87CEEB meet WCAG accessibility standards?
On a white background, #87CEEB achieves a 1.74:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 12.06:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.
What is the complementary color of #87CEEB?
The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #87CEEB is #EBA589.