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Color: Light Sky Blue

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Category: blue
Color Source: web
Luminance: 56.2%
Color Formats

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HEX
#87CEFA
RGB
135, 206, 250
HSL
203, 92, 75
HSV
203, 46, 98
CMYK
46, 18, 0, 2
LAB
80, -11, -29
Accessibility & Contrast

Test Light Sky Blue for accessibility compliance and color contrast ratios.

Basic Contrast Ratios

Light Sky Blue on White
1.72:1
Light Sky Blue on Black
12.24:1

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

AA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS
AA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 3:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 7:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS

Usage Recommendations

✓ Excellent for accessibility

This color meets AAA standards and is suitable for all text sizes and UI elements.

Recommended text color: Use #000000 text for optimal readability on Light Sky Blue backgrounds.

Color Tools

Professional tools to work with Light Sky Blue and create color schemes.

About Light Sky Blue Color

The Light Sky Blue color (#87CEFA) is a blue color that belongs to the web-safe color palette. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Light Sky Blue, including its technical specifications, psychological impact, design applications, and practical usage examples.

Light Sky Blue has the hexadecimal code #87CEFA and RGB values of 135, 206, 250. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 203°, saturation of 92%, and lightness of 75%. This color is widely supported across all browsers and design applications.

Color Psychology & Meaning

Discover the psychological impact and cultural significance of Light Sky Blue.

Associated Emotions

Trust, calm, stability, peace, loyalty, sadness

Symbolism & Meaning

Reliability, professionalism, security, tranquility

Marketing & Branding

Builds trust, promotes calmness, professional appearance

Design Applications

Learn how to effectively use Light Sky Blue in various design contexts.

Web Design

  • Headers
  • Links
  • Corporate themes
  • Trust indicators
  • Professional layouts

Interior Design

  • Bedrooms
  • Bathrooms
  • Office spaces
  • Coastal themes

Graphic Design

  • Corporate branding
  • Healthcare materials
  • Technology themes
  • Professional presentations

Fashion & Clothing

  • Business attire
  • Denim
  • Formal wear
  • Casual shirts
Technical Specifications

Complete technical details and color space information for Light Sky Blue.

Color Temperature

Cool

Dominant Wavelength

450-495nm

Color Purity

92%

Brightness Index

191/255
Usage Examples

Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Light Sky Blue.

CSS Examples

background-color: #87CEFA;
color: #87CEFA;
border: 2px solid #87CEFA;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #87CEFA33;
background: linear-gradient(45deg, #87CEFA, #baffff);

Design Tips & Best Practices

When using Light Sky Blue in your designs, consider its psychological impact and cultural associations. This color works well in web design, branding, and marketing materials and can be effectively paired with complementary colors to create striking visual compositions.

Accessibility Considerations

When using Light Sky Blue as a text or background color, ensure sufficient contrast ratios for accessibility compliance. Test your color combinations against WCAG guidelines to ensure readability for all users.

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