skyblue 1

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #87CEFF?

RGB(135, 206, 255), HSL(204,5, 100,0%, 76,5%), CMYK(47,1%, 19,2%, 0,0%, 0,0%).

Q: Does #87CEFF meet WCAG contrast on white?

1,71:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#87CEFF

X11 color

Skyblue 1 (#87CEFF) is the brightest variant in the X11 Sky Blue series, slightly more saturated and vivid than the CSS standard sky blue, with a cleaner blue that reads as a bright, open sky. The extra clarity and vibrancy make it suited to digital illustrations of summer skies, UI backgrounds, and airy design schemes where maximum sky-blue freshness is desired. The brightness conveys optimism, openness, and the expansiveness of clear weather.

Valores de color

HEX

#87CEFF

RGB

135, 206, 255

HSL

204,5, 100,0%, 76,5%

HSV

204,5, 47,1%, 100,0%

CMYK

47,1%, 19,2%, 0,0%, 0,0%

OKLCH

0,8226 0,0994 239,7

Propiedades

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Psicología del color

Light blues are universally associated with clear skies, serenity, and trustworthiness. They lower blood pressure and heart rate, making them the most psychologically calming chromatic colors. Baby blue in particular symbolizes gentleness, innocence, and reliable safety.

Design Usage

Soft blues are the most widely used background color in enterprise software, social media, and healthcare apps. They create a professional yet friendly atmosphere that encourages prolonged engagement. Use them for empty states, onboarding screens, and informational banners that should feel non-threatening.