#87A2B5 Hex Color
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#87a2b5 is a muted, ashy blue with a dusty gray undertone and low saturation. Its restrained character suggests trust, security, and reliability, making it suitable for finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or off-white. Black text has about 7.9:1 contrast on this color. The hex code is #87a2b5.
Questions about #87a2b5
What is #87a2b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87a2b5 is rgb(135, 162, 181), in HSL hsl(205, 24%, 62%) and in CMYK 25%, 10%, 0%, 29%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #87a2b5?
Does #87a2b5 read as a warm or cool color?
#87a2b5 reads as a cool color because its blue base and dusty gray undertone soften warmth rather than add it. That restrained temperature supports calm, reliable layouts and works especially well with off-white and dark neutrals.
Is #87a2b5 readable on white or black?
#87a2b5 has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.86:1 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.