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Gold and SkyBlue

Split-Complementary color combination with 1.24:1 contrast ratio

#FFD700
#87CEEB

Color Values

Gold
HEX #FFD700
RGB 255, 215, 0
HSL 51, 100%, 50%
SkyBlue
HEX #87CEEB
RGB 135, 206, 235
HSL 197, 71%, 73%

Harmony: Split-Complementary

This is a split-complementary pairing: one color paired with the two neighbors of its complement. It offers most of the contrast of a complementary scheme with less tension, making it easier to balance.

The hue angle between Gold and SkyBlue is 146 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.24:1
Gold background with SkyBlue text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Gold surface

Sample text on a gold 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: #FFD700;
  --color-b: #87CEEB;
  --color-a-rgb: 255, 215, 0;
  --color-b-rgb: 135, 206, 235;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Gold and SkyBlue",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Gold",
      "hex": "#FFD700",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        215,
        0
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "SkyBlue",
      "hex": "#87CEEB",
      "rgb": [
        135,
        206,
        235
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 1.24
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do gold and skyblue go together?

Yes. Gold and SkyBlue form a split-complementary color combination. This is a split-complementary pairing: one color paired with the two neighbors of its complement. It offers most of the contrast of a complementary scheme with less tension, making it easier to balance. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.24:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between gold and skyblue?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Gold (#FFD700) and SkyBlue (#87CEEB) is 1.24:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use gold 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 gold and skyblue?

Gold has the hex code #FFD700 and RGB values rgb(255, 215, 0). 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.