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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#87A6ED — Sky Blue
#87A6ED is a light saturated blue sitting at 222° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #87A6ED
- f2f5fd
- c9d7f7
- a0b8f1
- 779aeb
- 4e7be5
- 265ddf
- 1c4bb9
- 163b91
- 102a68
- 09193f
- 030916
Color schemes using #87A6ED
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#87A6ED FAQ
What color is #87A6ED?
#87A6ED is a shade of sky blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 222 degrees, 74% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #87A6ED?
#87A6ED is rgb(135, 166, 237) in RGB, hsl(222, 74%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(43%, 30%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #87A6ED?
White text on this background reaches 2.41:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.71:1.
What colors go well with #87A6ED?
Its direct complement is #EDCF87. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ED9C87 and #D9ED87 gives you contrast without the vibration.