CSS named color
LightSkyBlue #87CEFA
LightSkyBlue is a light azure with the hex code #87CEFA, which converts to rgb(135, 206, 250). Open #87CEFA in the converter to tweak it.
LightSkyBlue color values
| HEX | #87CEFA |
|---|---|
| HEX (shorthand) | — |
| RGB | rgb(135, 206, 250) |
| RGBA | rgba(135, 206, 250, 1) |
| 8-digit HEX | #87CEFAFF |
| HSL | hsl(203, 92%, 75%) |
| HSV / HSB | 203°, 46%, 98% |
| CMYK | 46%, 18%, 0%, 2% |
| RGB 0–1 | 0.529, 0.808, 0.98 |
| Decimal | 8900346 |
| CSS keyword | lightskyblue |
How #87CEFA converts to RGB
Split the hex code into three pairs and read each pair as a base-16 number: 87 → 135, CE → 206, FA → 250. That gives rgb(135, 206, 250). The step-by-step guide explains the math.
Shades of LightSkyBlue
Mixed toward black in 10% steps. Click a swatch to copy its hex.
Tints of LightSkyBlue
Mixed toward white in 10% steps.
Color harmonies
Hue rotations of LightSkyBlue on the HSL color wheel, keeping saturation and lightness fixed. The color harmony guide explains when each scheme works.
Complementary
Analogous
Split-complementary
Triadic
Tetradic (square)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text | Background | Ratio | WCAG 2.x |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | LightSkyBlue | 1.71:1 | Fail |
| Black | LightSkyBlue | 12.23:1 | AAA |
Use black text on a lightskyblue background. Test any other pair in the contrast checker; thresholds are explained in the WCAG contrast guide.
Use LightSkyBlue in CSS
.element {
color: lightskyblue; /* keyword */
background-color: #87CEFA; /* hex */
border-color: rgb(135 206 250 / 50%); /* 50% transparent */
}Need it semi-transparent? Append an alpha byte: #87CEFA80 is LightSkyBlue at 50% opacity. See RGBA & transparency.
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FAQ
What is the HEX code for LightSkyBlue?
The CSS named color lightskyblue is #87CEFA in hexadecimal. In CSS you can write color: lightskyblue; or color: #87CEFA; — both produce the same pixel.
What is LightSkyBlue in RGB?
LightSkyBlue is rgb(135, 206, 250): red 135, green 206, blue 250 on the 0–255 scale. As normalized 0–1 floats that is (0.529, 0.808, 0.98).
Is white or black text more readable on LightSkyBlue?
Black text is more readable. White on #87CEFA has a contrast ratio of 1.71:1 (Fail), black on #87CEFA has 12.23:1 (AAA). WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for normal text.