SkyBlue — #87CEEB HEX Color
About SkyBlue
SkyBlue (#87CEEB) is a cool, light, vivid cyan tone with a hue of 197°, saturation of 71% and lightness of 73%. It works well for tech and wellness branding and conveys a refreshing feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 1.74:1, while on black it reaches 12.06:1 — so prefer black text when using #87CEEB as a background.
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Accessibility & Contrast
Recommendation: when using #87CEEB as a background, use black text for the highest contrast.
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CSS Code Snippets
background-color: #87CEEB;color: #87CEEB;border: 2px solid #87CEEB;background: linear-gradient(135deg, #87CEEB, #eba487);Code Export
:root {
--color-primary: #87ceeb;
--color-primary-rgb: 135, 206, 235;
--color-primary-hsl: 197, 71%, 73%;
}Explore Color Tools
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of color #87CEEB?
Color #87CEEB is commonly known as SkyBlue. It is a cool, light, vivid cyan tone.
Is #87CEEB a warm or cool color?
SkyBlue (#87CEEB) is a cool color. With a hue of 197°, it falls in the cyan family.
What colors go well with #87CEEB?
Colors that pair well with SkyBlue (#87CEEB) include its complementary color (#EBA487), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous cyan tones for harmonious palettes.