#87A7B4 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated cyan carries an ashy quality that feels professional and technical. It functions best as a grounding neutral for UI backgrounds rather than a vibrant accent. Because it maintains an 8.2:1 contrast ratio against black text, it ensures excellent readability for long-form interface copy. The hex code for this shade is #87a7b4. Pair it with dark charcoal for a sophisticated, modern palette.
Questions about #87a7b4
What is #87a7b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87a7b4 is rgb(135, 167, 180), in HSL hsl(197, 23%, 62%) and in CMYK 25%, 7%, 0%, 29%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #87a7b4?
Pair #87a7b4 with dark charcoal or deep navy for a grounded, professional palette. These darker tones provide the necessary contrast to make the muted, dusty quality of #87a7b4 stand out without clashing against your primary interface elements.
Is #87a7b4 readable on white or black?
#87a7b4 has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.21:1 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.