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DarkViolet and SkyBlue

Contrasting color combination with 3.77:1 contrast ratio

#9400D3
#87CEEB

Color Values

DarkViolet
HEX #9400D3
RGB 148, 0, 211
HSL 282, 100%, 41%
SkyBlue
HEX #87CEEB
RGB 135, 206, 235
HSL 197, 71%, 73%

Harmony: Contrasting

These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion.

The hue angle between DarkViolet and SkyBlue is 85 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

3.77:1
DarkViolet background with SkyBlue text
AA large text only

UI Preview

DarkViolet surface

Sample text on a darkviolet background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

SkyBlue surface

Sample text on a skyblue background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #9400D3;
  --color-b: #87CEEB;
  --color-a-rgb: 148, 0, 211;
  --color-b-rgb: 135, 206, 235;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "DarkViolet and SkyBlue",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "DarkViolet",
      "hex": "#9400D3",
      "rgb": [
        148,
        0,
        211
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "SkyBlue",
      "hex": "#87CEEB",
      "rgb": [
        135,
        206,
        235
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 3.77
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do darkviolet and skyblue go together?

Yes. DarkViolet and SkyBlue form a contrasting color combination. These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.77:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between darkviolet and skyblue?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DarkViolet (#9400D3) and SkyBlue (#87CEEB) is 3.77:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use darkviolet and skyblue in design?

A safe starting point is the 60/30/10 rule: give one color about 60 percent of the surface area, the other about 30 percent, and reserve the remaining 10 percent for an accent or neutral. If one color is significantly darker, use it for text or structural elements and the lighter one for backgrounds. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for darkviolet and skyblue?

DarkViolet has the hex code #9400D3 and RGB values rgb(148, 0, 211). SkyBlue has the hex code #87CEEB and RGB values rgb(135, 206, 235). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.