Skyblue colour (#87CEEB)
Skyblue is light a cyan with hex code #87CEEB, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 135, 206, 235; in HSL 197°, 71%, 73%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Skyblue 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.
Skyblue in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #87CEEB |
| RGB | rgb(135, 206, 235) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.529, 0.808, 0.922 |
| HSL | hsl(197, 71%, 73%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 43%, 12%, 0%, 8% |
| CSS | color: skyblue; |
Shades and tints of Skyblue
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#d3edf8 | #a8dcf0 | #7ccae9 | #51b8e1 | #25a7da | #1e85ae | #166483 | #0f4357 | #07212c |
Colours that go with Skyblue
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #eba589 | |
| Triadic | #eb89cf | #cfeb89 |
| Analogous | #899eeb | #89ebd6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| lightskyblue | #87cefa | very close |
| lightblue | #add8e6 | close |
| lightsteelblue | #b0c4de | close |
| powderblue | #b0e0e6 | close |
| paleturquoise | #afeeee | close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Skyblue against white is 1.74:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 12.06:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Skyblue background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Skyblue?
#87CEEB.
What is Skyblue in RGB?
rgb(135, 206, 235).
What colour is complementary to Skyblue?
#eba589, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.