#87B5D8 Hex Color
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#87b5d8 is a light, dusty blue with cool gray undertones and low saturation, giving it a soft, reliable feel. It suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed designs, especially as a supporting UI background. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for structure. Black text remains highly legible, and the hex code #87b5d8 meets WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #87b5d8
What is #87b5d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87b5d8 is rgb(135, 181, 216), in HSL hsl(206, 51%, 69%) and in CMYK 38%, 16%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #87b5d8?
Does #87b5d8 feel warm or cool?
#87b5d8 reads as a cool, dusty blue because its low saturation and gray undertones soften the hue, giving it a calm, reliable character that feels more supportive than energetic in interfaces and visual identities.
Is #87b5d8 readable on white or black?
#87b5d8 has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.63:1 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.