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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#87CEEB — Sky Blue
#87CEEB is a light saturated blue sitting at 197° 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 #87CEEB
- f2fafd
- cae9f6
- a2d9ef
- 7ac9e8
- 51b9e2
- 29a8db
- 1f8bb6
- 186d8e
- 114e66
- 0b2f3e
- 041116
Color schemes using #87CEEB
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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#87CEEB FAQ
What color is #87CEEB?
#87CEEB is a shade of sky blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 197 degrees, 71% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #87CEEB?
#87CEEB is rgb(135, 206, 235) in RGB, hsl(197, 71%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(43%, 12%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #87CEEB?
White text on this background reaches 1.74:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.06:1.
What colors go well with #87CEEB?
Its direct complement is #EBA589. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EB899E and #EBD689 gives you contrast without the vibration.