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Light Sky Blue#87CEFA

Light Sky Blue color code is #87CEFA. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with light sky blue.

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Light Sky Blue Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Light Sky Blue is 0.5620. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.72:1 against white and 12.24:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
Light Sky Blue on white1.72:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Light Sky Blue on black12.24:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on Light Sky Blue1.72:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on Light Sky Blue12.24:1AAA

Light Sky Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Light Sky Blue?+
The hex code for Light Sky Blue is #87CEFA. In RGB it's rgb(135, 206, 250), and in HSL it's hsl(203, 92%, 75%).
What is the RGB value of Light Sky Blue?+
Light Sky Blue in RGB is (135, 206, 250). Written in CSS: rgb(135, 206, 250).
What is the CMYK value of Light Sky Blue?+
Light Sky Blue converts to CMYK(46%, 18%, 0%, 2%) for print. Hex equivalent is #87CEFA.
Is light sky blue a warm or cool color?+
Light Sky Blue (#87CEFA) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 203° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does light sky blue belong to?+
Light Sky Blue belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 203°, 92%, 75% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is light sky blue accessible for body text on a white background?+
Light Sky Blue on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.72:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for light sky blue?+
The nearest Pantone match for Light Sky Blue (#87CEFA) is 814 C Pantone 814 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Light Sky Blue in design

Practical guidance for using light sky blue (#87CEFA) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Light Sky Blue (#87CEFA) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Light Sky Blue (#87CEFA) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

Light Sky Blue flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

Light Sky Blue is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.