CSS Named Color
Copy-ready color values
HEX
#87CEEBRGB
rgb(135, 206, 235)HSL
hsl(197, 71%, 73%)HSV
hsv(197, 43%, 92%)CMYK approx.
cmyk(43, 12, 0, 8)Color value table
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #87CEEB | |
| RGB | rgb(135, 206, 235) | |
| HSL | hsl(197, 71%, 73%) | |
| HSV | hsv(197, 43%, 92%) | |
| CMYK approx. | cmyk(43, 12, 0, 8) | |
| CSS keyword | skyblue |
Contrast and classification
LightLightness1.74:1Contrast with white12.06:1Contrast with blackBlue / CyanColor family
Shade and tint preview
White 10%#93D3ED
White 30%#ABDDF1
White 70%#DBF0F9
White 90%#F3FAFD
Black 10%#7AB9D4
Black 30%#5F90A5
Black 70%#293E47
Black 90%#0E1518
Harmony palettes
Complementary
#783114#98624CAnalogous
#90CEDF#87D1E8Triadic
#CEEB87#EB87CESplit complementary
#90563E#622810Using Skyblue
Skyblue works best when it is chosen with contrast, surrounding colors, and interface state in mind. Use the HEX value for static CSS, RGB when you need channel-level control, and HSL when adjusting lightness or saturation for hover states. The CMYK value is an approximate screen-to-print conversion, so print workflows should still rely on calibrated design software or a printer profile.
CSS, SCSS, and Tailwind examples
:root {
--color-skyblue: #87ceeb;
}
.button-primary {
background: var(--color-skyblue);
color: #000000;
}
$skyblue: #87ceeb;
// Tailwind arbitrary value
class="bg-[#87ceeb] text-white"