#87B7FF Hex Color
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This light, airy blue carries a crisp, pastel quality that feels both youthful and optimistic. Designers often use it for clean UI backgrounds or baby-focused branding. It pairs well with deep charcoal to ground its brightness. The hex code #87b7ff provides excellent readability for small text, as it maintains a 10.2:1 contrast ratio against black.
Questions about #87b7ff
What is #87b7ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87b7ff is rgb(135, 183, 255), in HSL hsl(216, 100%, 76%) and in CMYK 47%, 28%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair best with #87b7ff?
Deep neutrals like charcoal or slate provide the strongest contrast against #87b7ff, anchoring its airy quality with a professional weight. For softer combinations, consider using creamy off-whites or muted greys, which enhance the color's natural, youthful, and clean aesthetic.
Is #87b7ff readable on white or black?
#87b7ff has a 2.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.24:1 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.