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Plum and SkyBlue

Contrasting color combination with 5.16:1 contrast ratio

#66386A
#87CEEB

Color Values

Plum
HEX #66386A
RGB 102, 56, 106
HSL 295, 31%, 32%
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 Plum and SkyBlue is 98 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

5.16:1
Plum background with SkyBlue text
AA normal text, AAA large text

UI Preview

Plum surface

Sample text on a plum 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: #66386A;
  --color-b: #87CEEB;
  --color-a-rgb: 102, 56, 106;
  --color-b-rgb: 135, 206, 235;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Plum and SkyBlue",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Plum",
      "hex": "#66386A",
      "rgb": [
        102,
        56,
        106
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "SkyBlue",
      "hex": "#87CEEB",
      "rgb": [
        135,
        206,
        235
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 5.16
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do plum and skyblue go together?

Yes. Plum 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 5.16:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between plum and skyblue?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Plum (#66386A) and SkyBlue (#87CEEB) is 5.16:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use plum 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 plum and skyblue?

Plum has the hex code #66386A and RGB values rgb(102, 56, 106). 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.