What is the hex code for Sky Blue?

The hex code for Sky Blue is #87CEEB. In RGB that is rgb(135, 206, 235), and in HSL it is hsl(197, 71%, 73%).

What RGB values make Sky Blue?

Sky Blue is 135 red, 206 green, and 235 blue, written as rgb(135, 206, 235).

Sky Blue scores 1.74:1 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: skyblue directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #87CEEB.

#87CEEB

Sky Blue is a blue tone at #87CEEB. It sits at 197 degrees on the color wheel with 71% saturation and 73% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix 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%

#E7F5FB

Tint 60%

#CFEBF7

Tint 40%

#B7E2F3

Tint 20%

#9FD8EF

Base

#87CEEB

Shade 20%

#6CA5BC

Shade 40%

#517C8D

Shade 60%

#36525E

Shade 80%

#1B292F

On white

Sample text

1.74:1

Fails WCAG for text

On black

Sample text

12.06:1

Passes AAA for body text

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Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Sky Blue?: The hex code for Sky Blue is #87CEEB. In RGB that is rgb(135, 206, 235), and in HSL it is hsl(197, 71%, 73%).
What RGB values make Sky Blue?: Sky Blue is 135 red, 206 green, and 235 blue, written as rgb(135, 206, 235).
Is Sky Blue readable as text on a white background?: Sky Blue scores 1.74:1 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 Sky Blue a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: skyblue directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #87CEEB.