#187D87 Hex Color
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This muted cyan sits between deep blue and seafoam green with a cool, grounded personality. Because #187d87 offers strong contrast with white text, it works well as a primary background color for modern SaaS dashboards or tech branding. Pair it with soft coral accents to break up its cool temperature. The hex code for this cyan shade is #187d87.
Questions about #187d87
What is #187d87 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #187d87 is rgb(24, 125, 135), in HSL hsl(185, 70%, 31%) and in CMYK 82%, 7%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair best with #187d87 in a design palette?
#187d87 works beautifully when balanced with warm, earthy tones to cut through its cool temperature. Try pairing it with soft coral or terracotta accents to create a visually striking, modern contrast that feels both professional and approachable.
Is #187d87 readable on white or black?
#187d87 has a 4.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.32:1 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.