Sky blue

The color #87CEEB is a sky blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 135, 206, 235 and HSL values of 197°, 71%, 73%.

Color Values for #87CEEB

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HEX:
#87CEEB
RGB:
rgb(135,206,235) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(197,71%,73%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(43%, 12%, 0%, 8%) Copied!

Color Composition of #87CEEB

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #87CEEB. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.9%
Green: 80.8%
Blue: 92.2%

Contrast Analysis for #87CEEB

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #87CEEB

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #87CEEB

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #87CEEB

The complementary color for #87CEEB is #EBA589. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #87CEEB

The analogous colors for #87CEEB are #89EBD6 and #899EEB. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #87CEEB

The triadic colors for #87CEEB are #EB89CF and #CFEB89. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #87CEEB

These are the darker variations of #87CEEB. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6CA5BC and #517C8D. This progression shows how #87CEEB darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #87CEEB

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9FD8EF and #B7E2F3. This progression shows how #87CEEB. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #87CEEB

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #87CEEB. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #87CEEB

Companies and brands that incorporate #87CEEB in their visual identity.

#87CEEB Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #87CEEB. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #87CEEB is a sky blue with RGB values of 135, 206, 235 and HSL values of 197°, 71%, 73%.

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