#87B7DB Hex Color
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Pastel blue looks like sky seen through a light haze, and #87b7db is a textbook example. Its gray undertones keep it dusty and cool, the same effect you get from mixing gray into a brighter hue. The muted character works well as a dominant background in healthcare or finance layouts, where black text stays readable at roughly 9.8:1 contrast. The hex code for pastel blue is #87b7db.
Questions about #87b7db
What is #87b7db in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87b7db is rgb(135, 183, 219), in HSL hsl(206, 54%, 69%) and in CMYK 38%, 16%, 0%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #87b7db?
Warm terracotta and rust tones give #87b7db a pleasing contrast against its cool, muted base, while charcoal and navy keep it crisp for professional layouts. Avoid bright saturated blues, which make it look washed out.
Is #87b7db readable on white or black?
#87b7db has a 2.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.82:1 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.