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#87CEEBPrimary tokenCSS Named Color Reference
Sky Blue Color Code
Sky Blue·#87CEEB
Blue FamilyCoolMid toneHigh saturationoklch(81.5% 0.082 226)
RGB
rgb(135, 206, 235)Screen valuesHSL
hsl(197 71% 73%)Hue and lightnessCMYK
43, 12, 0, 8Print handoffLAB
79, -15, -21Perceptual referenceOKLCH
oklch(81.5% 0.082 226)Modern perceptualSky Blue is a light CSS named blue at #87CEEB that feels more open, airy, and forgiving than Steel Blue, Royal Blue, or Dodger Blue. Use it when you want a softer interface blue for backgrounds, informational panels, onboarding surfaces, and light data accents.
Best text colorDark text
Body text contrast9.85:1
Best UseSoft panels, onboarding surfaces, and low-pressure highlights
Tonal Scale
100#E9F6FB
300#C8E8F6
500#9DD7EF
600#87CEEB
800#6194A9
Contrast Checks
White text on this color
Buttons, badges, and filled actions.
1.74:1Needs more separation
Dark text on this color
Large headings and selective UI.
9.85:1AAA-level contrast
This color on light surface
Links, borders, and icons on light UI.
1.65:1Needs more separation
Best text colorDark textContrast 9.85:1
Professional Reference
OKLCHoklch(81.5% 0.082 226)
Relative Luminance0.5529
Source TypeCSS Named Color
Classification
Blue FamilyCoolMid toneHigh saturation
Source Context
Source Type
CSS Named Color
System
CSS
Closest Matches
Material Light Blue 200Material Light Blue A100Tailwind Sky 300
Accessibility Matrix
White text on this color
White text placed on the current color.
1.74:1Needs more separation
Dark text on this color
Dark text or headings on the current color.
9.85:1AAA
This color on light surface
Use this color for links, strokes, or icons on light UI.
1.65:1Needs more separation
This color on dark surface
Use this color inside dark shells for strokes, tags, or icons.
9.85:1AAA
Best text colorDark textContrast 9.85:1 · AAA
Where It Works
- Empty states, soft panels, onboarding, and education UI.
- Good for supportive surfaces, not primary actions.
- Pairs with white, cool gray, and deeper accent blues.
Reference Notes
Last Updated
2026-06-25
Source Library
CSS Standard Colors
Methodology
Verified source values + site guidance
Color Notes
Sky Blue is sourced from the published CSS Standard Colors library and retained here as a searchable reference swatch for product and interface reference work.
Hue Family
Trust-building blues for enterprise and SaaS.
Source Collections
CSS Named Colors
Related Colors
Palette Starting Points
Implementation Snippets
:root {
--color-sky-blue: #87CEEB;
--color-sky-blue-rgb: 135 206 235;
}class="bg-[#87CEEB] text-white"
class="hover:bg-[#6194A9] ring-1 ring-[#87CEEB]"{
"skyBlue": "#87CEEB",
"skyBlueRgb": [135, 206, 235],
"skyBlueHsl": [197, 71, 73]
}