#87ACB0 Hex Color
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Dusty and unsaturated, #87acb0 functions as a soft cyan with pronounced gray undertones. Because of its muted character, it works best as a calming background color in UI design or spring-themed branding. It offers enough contrast for readable black text, making it a functional choice for body copy. The hex code #87acb0 pairs effectively with charcoal or deep navy for a grounded, modern aesthetic.
Questions about #87acb0
What is #87acb0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87acb0 is rgb(135, 172, 176), in HSL hsl(186, 21%, 61%) and in CMYK 23%, 2%, 0%, 31%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #87acb0?
The dusty gray-cyan nature of #87acb0 looks best when grounded by neutral, dark tones that prevent it from looking washed out. It creates a balanced, modern aesthetic when placed alongside charcoal or deep navy, or even soft earthy browns.
Is #87acb0 readable on white or black?
#87acb0 has a 2.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.55:1 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.