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#87CEEB

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

HEX#87CEEB
RGBrgb(135, 206, 235)
HSLhsl(197, 71%, 73%)
HSVhsv(197, 43%, 92%)
CMYKC:43% M:12% Y:0% K:8%
CSS Colorskyblue
Decimal8900331
Luminance0.5529

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#87CEEB on White
Ratio: 1.74:1 — Fail
#87CEEB on Black
Ratio: 12.06:1 — AAA
White on #87CEEB
Ratio: 1.74:1 — Fail
Black on #87CEEB
Ratio: 12.06:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F9FDFE
100#EDF8FC
200#DBF0F9
300#C9E9F6
400#B1DFF2
500#87CEEB
600#6CA5BC
700#517C8D
800#36525E
900#22343B

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

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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.