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Sky Blue

Hex Code #87D5D2

Color Analysis Summary

Color #87D5D2, historically referred to as Sky Blue, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 53% red, 84% green, and 82% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 135, Green: 213, and Blue: 210. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #87D5D2. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 178°, a saturation of 48%, and a lightness index of 68%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 84%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #87D5D2 into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)135, 213, 210
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)178°, 48%, 68%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)178°, 37%, 84%
CSS Valuergb(135, 213, 210)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.68:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background12.48:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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