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SkyBlue and Snow

Split-Complementary color combination with 1.68:1 contrast ratio

#87CEEB
#FFFAFA

Color Values

SkyBlue
HEX #87CEEB
RGB 135, 206, 235
HSL 197, 71%, 73%
Snow
HEX #FFFAFA
RGB 255, 250, 250
HSL 0, 100%, 99%

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 SkyBlue and Snow is 163 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.68:1
SkyBlue background with Snow text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

SkyBlue surface

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

Snow surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #87CEEB;
  --color-b: #FFFAFA;
  --color-a-rgb: 135, 206, 235;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 250, 250;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "SkyBlue and Snow",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "SkyBlue",
      "hex": "#87CEEB",
      "rgb": [
        135,
        206,
        235
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Snow",
      "hex": "#FFFAFA",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        250,
        250
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 1.68
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do skyblue and snow go together?

Yes. SkyBlue and Snow 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 1.68:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between skyblue and snow?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between SkyBlue (#87CEEB) and Snow (#FFFAFA) is 1.68:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use skyblue and snow 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 skyblue and snow?

SkyBlue has the hex code #87CEEB and RGB values rgb(135, 206, 235). Snow has the hex code #FFFAFA and RGB values rgb(255, 250, 250). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.