What is the hex code for Light Sky Blue?

The hex code for Light Sky Blue is #87CEFA. In RGB that is rgb(135, 206, 250), and in HSL it is hsl(203, 92%, 75%).

What RGB values make Light Sky Blue?

Light Sky Blue is 135 red, 206 green, and 250 blue, written as rgb(135, 206, 250).

Light Sky Blue scores 1.72:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.

Yes. You can write color: lightskyblue directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #87CEFA.

#87CEFA

Light Sky Blue is a blue tone at #87CEFA. It sits at 203 degrees on the color wheel with 92% saturation and 75% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Light Sky Blue with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#E7F5FE

Tint 60%

#CFEBFD

Tint 40%

#B7E2FC

Tint 20%

#9FD8FB

Base

#87CEFA

Shade 20%

#6CA5C8

Shade 40%

#517C96

Shade 60%

#365264

Shade 80%

#1B2932

On white

Sample text

1.72:1

Fails WCAG for text

On black

Sample text

12.24:1

Passes AAA for body text

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Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Light Sky Blue?: The hex code for Light Sky Blue is #87CEFA. In RGB that is rgb(135, 206, 250), and in HSL it is hsl(203, 92%, 75%).
What RGB values make Light Sky Blue?: Light Sky Blue is 135 red, 206 green, and 250 blue, written as rgb(135, 206, 250).
Is Light Sky Blue readable as text on a white background?: Light Sky Blue scores 1.72:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.
Is Light Sky Blue a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: lightskyblue directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #87CEFA.