#087071 Hex Color
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#087071 is a muted, deep cyan with a cool, grounded character. Its dim saturation makes it an excellent choice for moody UI backgrounds where you need high readability. Because it offers a 5.9:1 contrast ratio against white text, it works well as a reliable base color. Pair it with soft cream or warm gray to balance its cold, professional nature without losing that sense of depth.
Questions about #087071
What is #087071 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #087071 is rgb(8, 112, 113), in HSL hsl(181, 87%, 24%) and in CMYK 93%, 1%, 0%, 56%.
What colors pair best with #087071 for UI design?
#087071 works beautifully with soft creams or warm grays, which help balance its cool, grounded character. Using a warm gray as a secondary background prevents the interface from feeling too sterile, while off-white text ensures your design remains accessible.
Is #087071 suitable for text-heavy interfaces?
#087071 offers a strong 5.9:1 contrast ratio against white, making it a safe choice for primary UI backgrounds or secondary headers. Its dim saturation keeps the eyes relaxed, which is ideal for long-form content or administrative dashboards where focus is critical.
Is #087071 readable on white or black?
#087071 has a 5.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.56:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.