#87B3B4 Hex Color
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#87b3b4 is a muted, dusty cyan with gray undertones and a soft medium-light appearance. Its low saturation creates a peaceful, gentle mood suited to spring layouts, baby products, communication tools, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting background with charcoal or deep navy, since black text remains highly legible. The hex code is #87b3b4.
Questions about #87b3b4
What is #87b3b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87b3b4 is rgb(135, 179, 180), in HSL hsl(181, 23%, 62%) and in CMYK 25%, 1%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #87b3b4?
#87b3b4 pairs well with charcoal, navy, warm beige, and soft coral, which balance its cool gray undertones while preserving its calm, muted appearance in interfaces, packaging, seasonal layouts, and illustrations. Use lighter neutrals for airy layouts, or introduce a darker accent when the design needs stronger definition.
Is #87b3b4 warm or cool?
#87b3b4 reads as a cool color because its cyan base and gray undertones lean toward blue-green rather than yellow-green, while its muted saturation keeps the result calm and approachable instead of sharp or icy. It suits restful interfaces and gentle seasonal palettes.
Is #87b3b4 readable on white or black?
#87b3b4 has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.13:1 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.