#87A0B1 Hex Color
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#87a0b1 is a muted, dusty blue with gray undertones and medium-light value. Its low saturation gives interfaces a steady, dependable feel suited to security, finance, healthcare, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or warm white, since it can look washed out against pure white. The hex code for this color is #87a0b1.
Questions about #87a0b1
What is #87a0b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87a0b1 is rgb(135, 160, 177), in HSL hsl(204, 21%, 61%) and in CMYK 24%, 10%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #87a0b1?
Is #87a0b1 warm or cool?
#87a0b1 reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue base is softened by gray undertones, giving it a steady and reserved feel rather than a bright or icy appearance.
Is #87a0b1 readable on white or black?
#87a0b1 has a 2.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.69:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.