Light Sky Blue hex code
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%).
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%).
Light Sky Blue · #87CEFA
Colour codes
- HEX
- #87CEFA
- RGB
- rgb(135, 206, 250)
- HSL
- hsl(203, 92%, 75%)
- CMYK
- 46, 18, 0, 2
- CSS name
- lightskyblue
- Contrast on white
- 1.72:1
- Contrast on black
- 12.24:1
Tints and shades
20% lighter · #9fd8fb
40% lighter · #b7e2fc
60% lighter · #cfebfd
80% lighter · #e7f5fe
20% darker · #6ca5c8
40% darker · #517c96
60% darker · #365264
80% darker · #1b2932
Complementary colour
Light Sky Blue · #87CEFA
Opposite on the colour wheel · #fab285
Frequently asked questions
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%).
Can I use light sky blue for text?
It has a contrast ratio of 1.72:1 on white and 12.24:1 on black. Body text needs 4.5:1 under WCAG AA, so it works as text on a dark background, not on white.
What colour goes with light sky blue?
Its complementary colour, opposite on the colour wheel, is #FAB285. Pairing a colour with its complement gives the strongest contrast; for something calmer, use a tint or shade of light sky blue instead.
Is light sky blue a CSS colour name?
Yes. CSS accepts the keyword lightskyblue, so color: lightskyblue and color: #87CEFA render exactly the same.