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Lightskyblue Color — #87CEFA

Complete color reference for #87CEFA: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#87CEFA
RGBrgb(135, 206, 250)
HSLhsl(203, 92%, 75%)
HSVhsv(203, 46%, 98%)
CMYKC:46% M:18% Y:0% K:2%
CSS Colorlightskyblue
Decimal8900346
Luminance0.562

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#87CEFA on White
Ratio: 1.72:1 — Fail
#87CEFA on Black
Ratio: 12.24:1 — AAA
White on #87CEFA
Ratio: 1.72:1 — Fail
Black on #87CEFA
Ratio: 12.24:1 — AAA

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

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F9FDFF
100#EDF8FE
200#DBF0FE
300#C9E9FD
400#B1DFFC
500#87CEFA
600#6CA5C8
700#517C96
800#365264
900#22343F

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 #87CEFA?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(135, 206, 250). The red channel is 135, green is 206, and blue is 250 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #87CEFA?

The HSL value is hsl(203, 92%, 75%). Hue is 203°, saturation is 92%, and lightness is 75%.

Does #87CEFA meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #87CEFA achieves a 1.72:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 12.24:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #87CEFA?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #87CEFA is #FAB285.