Lightskyblue colour (#87CEFA)
Lightskyblue is light a blue with hex code #87CEFA, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 135, 206, 250; in HSL 203°, 92%, 75%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Lightskyblue colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Lightskyblue in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #87CEFA |
| RGB | rgb(135, 206, 250) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.529, 0.808, 0.980 |
| HSL | hsl(203, 92%, 75%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 46%, 18%, 0%, 2% |
| CSS | color: lightskyblue; |
Shades and tints of Lightskyblue
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#ceebfd | #9dd7fb | #6cc3f9 | #3baff7 | #0a9bf5 | #087cc4 | #065d93 | #043e62 | #021f31 |
Colours that go with Lightskyblue
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #fab285 | |
| Triadic | #fa85cd | #cdfa85 |
| Analogous | #8592fa | #85faec |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| skyblue | #87ceeb | very close |
| lightblue | #add8e6 | close |
| powderblue | #b0e0e6 | close |
| lightsteelblue | #b0c4de | close |
| paleturquoise | #afeeee | close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Lightskyblue against white is 1.72:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 12.24:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Lightskyblue background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Lightskyblue?
#87CEFA.
What is Lightskyblue in RGB?
rgb(135, 206, 250).
What colour is complementary to Lightskyblue?
#fab285, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.