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Sky Blue Color Code
HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values for Sky Blue, plus its tints, shades, and similar colors.
HEX
#87CEEB
RGB
135, 206, 235
HSL
197, 71%, 73%
CMYK
43%, 12%, 0%, 8%
About Sky Blue
Sky Blue is a cool, vivid light shade of blue, sitting at 197° on the color wheel with 71% saturation and 73% lightness.
For text or UI elements on a Sky Blue background, black text is more readable, giving a contrast ratio of 12.1:1 (AAA).
Its computed complementary color is #EBA589, closest in the library to Light Salmon.
Example text on Sky Blue
The Story Behind Sky Blue
Sky blue is named for the color of a clear daytime sky, one of the most universally recognized color references there is. It's a lighter, softer shade than azure or royal blue, which makes it a common choice for baby products and calm, airy interiors.
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