#87ceeb
#87ceeb is rgb(135, 206, 235), or hsl(197, 71%, 73%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is sky-300 (#74d4ff), not an exact match.
Conversions
WCAG contrast
| Background | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| white | 1.74:1 | fail | fail | fail |
| black | 12.06:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| slate-900 | 10.25:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| gray-100 | 1.58:1 | fail | fail | fail |
Ratios use WCAG relative luminance for opaque sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1, or 7:1 at AAA. Large text requires 3:1: at least 24 CSS pixels, or about 18.67 CSS pixels when bold. Pass/fail uses the unrounded ratio. Contrast alone is not a full accessibility assessment.
Colors paired with #87ceeb in real UI palettes
These colors appear alongside #87ceeb in StyleKit's curated palettes. Co-occurrence is not a promise of text readability; each pair includes its measured contrast.
1.39:1
Not for normal text- #34d399
Used together in Frutiger Aero.
1.10:1
Not for normal text - #5fb3cc
Used together in Frutiger Aero.
1.37:1
Not for normal text - #7dd3fc
Used together in Frutiger Aero.
1.04:1
Not for normal text - #98d8c8
Used together in Watercolor Art.
1.08:1
Not for normal text 1.04:1
Not for normal text
A readable starting point
black text on #87ceeb: 12.06:1 contrast.
Design styles using this color
Tints and shades
Lightness ladder in HSL space, from the lightest tint to the darkest shade of #87ceeb.
Similar colors in the library
Nearest swatches by perceptual OKLab distance across all curated style palettes.
AI prompt snippet
Use #87ceeb as the primary color, following the Frutiger Aero style: rgb(135, 206, 235), nearest Tailwind token sky-300. Keep text contrast at least 4.5:1 (this color scores 1.74:1 on white, 12.06:1 on black).
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Questions about #87ceeb
What color is #87ceeb?
#87ceeb is rgb(135, 206, 235), or hsl(197, 71%, 73%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is sky-300 (#74d4ff), not an exact match.
What text color should I use on #87ceeb?
Black (#000000) has the higher black-or-white contrast against #87ceeb: 12.06:1. This calculation assumes opaque, flat sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1 and large text 3:1 under WCAG 2.2 SC 1.4.3; it is not a complete accessibility assessment.
How can I use exactly #87ceeb in Tailwind CSS?
Use bg-[#87ceeb], text-[#87ceeb], or a CSS custom property instead of substituting a nearby named token. The reference palette is Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex; newer Tailwind versions and custom themes can differ.
Sources and calculation limits
Reference palette: Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex. Named tokens are versioned approximations; use the exact hex utilities when matching an existing design. Palette pairings come from the linked StyleKit definitions, not external popularity or preference data.