CSS named color
SkyBlue #87CEEB
SkyBlue is a light azure with the hex code #87CEEB, which converts to rgb(135, 206, 235). Open #87CEEB in the converter to tweak it.
SkyBlue color values
| HEX | #87CEEB |
|---|---|
| HEX (shorthand) | — |
| RGB | rgb(135, 206, 235) |
| RGBA | rgba(135, 206, 235, 1) |
| 8-digit HEX | #87CEEBFF |
| HSL | hsl(197, 71%, 73%) |
| HSV / HSB | 197°, 43%, 92% |
| CMYK | 43%, 12%, 0%, 8% |
| RGB 0–1 | 0.529, 0.808, 0.922 |
| Decimal | 8900331 |
| CSS keyword | skyblue |
How #87CEEB converts to RGB
Split the hex code into three pairs and read each pair as a base-16 number: 87 → 135, CE → 206, EB → 235. That gives rgb(135, 206, 235). The step-by-step guide explains the math.
Shades of SkyBlue
Mixed toward black in 10% steps. Click a swatch to copy its hex.
Tints of SkyBlue
Mixed toward white in 10% steps.
Color harmonies
Hue rotations of SkyBlue 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 | SkyBlue | 1.74:1 | Fail |
| Black | SkyBlue | 12.05:1 | AAA |
Use black text on a skyblue background. Test any other pair in the contrast checker; thresholds are explained in the WCAG contrast guide.
Use SkyBlue in CSS
.element {
color: skyblue; /* keyword */
background-color: #87CEEB; /* hex */
border-color: rgb(135 206 235 / 50%); /* 50% transparent */
}Need it semi-transparent? Append an alpha byte: #87CEEB80 is SkyBlue at 50% opacity. See RGBA & transparency.
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FAQ
What is the HEX code for SkyBlue?
The CSS named color skyblue is #87CEEB in hexadecimal. In CSS you can write color: skyblue; or color: #87CEEB; — both produce the same pixel.
What is SkyBlue in RGB?
SkyBlue is rgb(135, 206, 235): red 135, green 206, blue 235 on the 0–255 scale. As normalized 0–1 floats that is (0.529, 0.808, 0.922).
Is white or black text more readable on SkyBlue?
Black text is more readable. White on #87CEEB has a contrast ratio of 1.74:1 (Fail), black on #87CEEB has 12.05:1 (AAA). WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for normal text.