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Sky blue represents the open space of the skies, and can trigger feelings of freedom, imagination, intuition, sensitivity, and inspiration. The hex code for sky blue is #87ceeb.
About Sky blue
Pool water at noon, chlorine and float toys
What does sky blue mean?
This shade often recalls clear daytime sky, clean water, and nursery decor, so people commonly read it as friendly and fresh. Its high lightness and low saturation give it an airy, washed-out softness, cool like morning air rather than sharp like ice.
Where you see sky blue
- swimming pool water
- soap bubbles
- hospital gowns
- beach towels
- baby blankets
- chalk pastels
What it works for
It suits bath products, summer packaging, healthcare interfaces, and children's apps where a light, clean tone matters.
What colors go with sky blue?
Peach #ffe5b4The warm orange hue sits opposite on the wheel, so both colors read brighter together.Coral #ff7f50Coral adds heat and saturation, keeping this pale blue from feeling flat or washed out.Cream #fffdd0Cream matches its lightness while adding warmth, an easy combination for soft, sunny palettes.Sand #e2ca76Sand echoes a shoreline scene, grounding the cool blue with muted, natural warmth.Charcoal #36454fCharcoal gives strong value contrast, letting this light color carry the whole palette.Mint #98ff98Mint shares its softness and cool cast, producing a gentle, spa-like range.
Questions about Sky blue
What is the hex code for Sky blue?
Sky blue is #87ceeb. In RGB that is rgb(135, 206, 235), in HSL hsl(197, 71%, 73%) and in CMYK 43%, 12%, 0%, 8%.
Is Sky blue readable on white or black?
Sky blue has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.05:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.