87CEEB

87CEEB is a hexadecimal color code used in digital color representation, encoding a specific shade of blue in the RGB color model. In 8-bit per channel terms it corresponds to red 135, green 206, blue 235. In CSS and HTML it is the hex form of the named web color SkyBlue, defined in the standard X11 color set and included in CSS Color Module Level 3.

Visual characteristics: It is a light, vibrant blue with moderate saturation; in the sRGB color space it sits toward the lighter end of blue and is commonly described as sky blue.

Usage: In web design 87CEEB is used for backgrounds, buttons, or accents to evoke calmness and openness. It pairs well with white, dark blue, or charcoal text but accessibility should be considered; ensure sufficient contrast for legibility.

Origin and nomenclature: The value is part of the standard web color palette and the name 'skyblue' is widely used to refer to this hex. It is distinct from similar hues like Light Sky Blue (#87CEFA), Powder Blue (#B0E0E6), and Deep Sky Blue (#00BFFF).