#87CEFA Hex Code
Color Name: Light Sky Blue
What is hex #87CEFA Color?
The color name of hex code #87CEFA is Light Sky Blue. The RGB values are (135, 206, 250) which means it is composed of
23% red, 35% green and 42% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:46 M:18 Y:0 K:2. In the HSV/HSB scale, #87CEFA has a hue of 203°, 46% saturation and a brightness value of 98%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #87CEFA Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Sky Blue |
| RGB Values | (135, 206, 250) |
| CMYK Values | (46%, 18%, 0%, 2%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (203°, 46%, 98%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CCFF |
| Inverse Color | #783105 [Philippine Bronze] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2905 C |
| Closest RAL | 6027 [Light green] |
| Complementary Color | #FAB387 [Macaroni And Cheese] |
| #87CEFA Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C5C5C5 |
| Desaturated | #C1C1C1 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BEBEBE |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C2C2C2 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DBDBDB |
Hex #87CEFA Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #87CEFA is #FAB387 which is called Macaroni And Cheese. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #87CEFA color is offered by #FAB387. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #87CEFA are #8795FA and #87FAED, called Light Cobalt Blue and Electric Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #87CEFA with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #87CEFA are #FA8795 (Tulip) and #FAED87 (Yellow (Crayola)). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#87CEFA triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #FA87CE (Princess Perfume) and #CEFA87 (Mindaro) along with #87CEFA, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #87CEFA has #FA87CE (Princess Perfume), #FAB387 (Macaroni And Cheese) and #87FAB3 (Teal Deer). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #87CEFA contains #ED87FA (Lavender Magenta), #FAB387 (Macaroni And Cheese) and #95FA87 (Light Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #87CEFA Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #87CEFA rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 87CEFA Color
Tints
9FD8FB- ABDDFC
- B7E2FC
- C3E7FD
- CFEBFD
- DBF0FE
- E7F5FE
- F3FAFF
Tones
- 86BEE2
- 85B7D5
- 84AFC9
- 84A7BD
- 839FB1
- 8297A5
- 819098
- 81888C
Shades
- 6CA5C8
- 5F90AF
- 517C96
- 44677D
- 365264
- 293E4B
- 1B2932
- 0E1519
#87CEFA Color Patterns
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#87CEFA Gingham Checks
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#87CEFA Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#87CEFA Polka Dots Pattern
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#87CEFA Honeycomb Pattern
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#87CEFA Leaves Pattern
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#87CEFA Houndstooth Pattern
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#87CEFA Trellis Pattern
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#87CEFA Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
