Color Name: Light Sky Blue
Hex Color Code: #87CEFA
RGB Color Code: RGB(135, 206, 250)
CMYK Values*: 46.0%, 17.6%, 0.0%, 2.0%
Color Family (Hue): Azure Blue






What color is Light Sky Blue?

Light Sky Blue color belongs to the Azure Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Light Sky Blue is #87CEFA, and the RGB color code is RGB(135, 206, 250).

In the RGB color model, Light Sky Blue has a red value of 135, a green value of 206, and a blue value of 250. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 46.0% cyan, 17.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 2.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 203° (degrees), 92.0 % saturation, and 75.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Light Sky Blue has a hue of 203° (degrees), 46.0 % saturation and 98.0 % brightness/value.


Light Sky Blue is cool or warm?

The color Light Sky Blue is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Light Sky Blue?

Light Sky Blue has an LRV of nearly 56. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.






Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Light Sky Blue color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(135, 206, 250)
Red
135 (52.9%)
Green
206 (80.8%)
Blue
250 (98.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
46.00%
Magenta
17.60%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
1.96%

HSL

HSL(202.96deg, 92.0 %, 75.5 %)

Hue
202.96°
Saturation
92.00 %.
Lightness
75.49 %.

RYB

RYB(9, 10, 56)
Red
9 (3.5%)
Yellow
10 (3.7%)
Blue
56 (21.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
202.96°
Saturation
46.00 %.
Brightness / Value
98.04 %.

HWB

H: 202.96°

W: 52.94 %

B: 1.96 %

XYZ

X : 49.32

Y : 56.2

Z : 98.69

YXY

Y1 : 56.2

X : 0.24

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 47.06%

M : 19.22%

Y : 1.96%


LRV

~ 56.2 %

Munsell Color System

8.1B 7.8/6.7

CIE-Lab

L : 79.73

A : -10.82

B : -28.51

CIE-Lch

L : 79.73

C : 30.5

H : 249.21

CIE-Luv

L : 79.73

U : -32.99

V : -44.28

Hunter-Lab

L : 74.96

A : -13.75

B : -25.58






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Light Sky Blue


Here are the colors similar to Light Sky Blue . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#89CFF0
Baby Blue
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#93CCEA
Light Cornflower Blue
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#7EC0EE
Bleu Celeste
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Light Sky Blue color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Light Sky Blue to Pantone PMS


#8DC8E8
PANTONE 2905 C
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#9BCBEB
PANTONE 291 C
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#71C5E8
PANTONE 297 C
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#92C1E9
PANTONE 283 C
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


Light Sky Blue color similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Light Sky Blue to British Standard 4800


#81C6FD
BS 20-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#A9C6E2
BS 20-D-41 - Powder Blue
ΔE - 7.78 (92.2% similar)


RAL Design


Light Sky Blue color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Light Sky Blue to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Light Sky Blue color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Light Sky Blue to Pantone TCX







Paint similar to Light Sky Blue


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Light Sky Blue . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Dunn-Edwards


Light Sky Blue color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Light Sky Blue to Dunn-Edwards


#92CBF1
Light Azure (DE 5842)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#87CDED
Below Zero (DE 5835)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#8EC2E7
Astral (DE 5856)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#99C1DC
January Frost (DE 5849)
ΔE - 5.95 (94.1% similar)


Behr


Light Sky Blue color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Light Sky Blue to Behr


#89C0E6
Rhodes (P510-3)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#A1CFEC
Mediterranean Charm (P510-2)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#83BCE5
C'Est La Vie (MQ4-27)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#9FD1EB
Spa Blue (P500-3)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)


Valspar


Light Sky Blue color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Light Sky Blue to Valspar


#83C1E2
Moment of Grace (8001-42C)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#8DC2E1
Endless Blue (P108)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#9CC8E9
Bluish (4006-9C)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#8BC4E0
21st Century Blue (V070-3)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)





PPG Paints


Light Sky Blue color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Light Sky Blue to PPG Paints


#80C1E2
Horizon Haze (PPG1237-4)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#9BC7EA
Sweet Dreams (PPG1241-3)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
#A3D1EB
Songbird (PPG1240-3)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)
#9FC9E4
Windsor Way (PPG1239-3)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Light Sky Blue color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Light Sky Blue to Benjamin Moore


#94CCE7
Grandma's Sweater (787)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#A3D4F0
Caribbean Coast (2065-60)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#7BBDE1
Aquarius (788)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#A3D6F2
Honolulu Blue (2066-60)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Light Sky Blue color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Light Sky Blue to Sherwin Williams


#7FC3E1
Undercool (SW 6957)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#89C6DF
Sky Fall (SW 9049)
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)
#9BC8DE
Porch Ceiling (SW 9063)
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)
#7DB5D3
Regale Blue (SW 6801)
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

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Analogous Color Palette

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Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

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