#87B8B7 Hex Color
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#87b8b7 is a muted, ashy cyan with cool green undertones and a soft, dusty finish. Its light, low-saturation character suits spring branding, children’s products, communication tools, and calming technology interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with black text for strong readability, then add deep navy for definition. For reference, the hex code for this color is #87b8b7.
Questions about #87b8b7
What is #87b8b7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87b8b7 is rgb(135, 184, 183), in HSL hsl(179, 26%, 63%) and in CMYK 27%, 0%, 1%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #87b8b7?
Pair #87b8b7 with black or deep navy for definition, and use white sparingly as a text color because this light, muted cyan provides stronger contrast with dark foregrounds in interface and branding work.
Does #87b8b7 read as warm or cool?
#87b8b7 reads cool because its muted cyan base leans toward blue and green rather than yellow; its grayish, low-saturation finish softens that coolness, creating a calm, airy mood suited to backgrounds, wellness visuals, and gentle digital products.
Is #87b8b7 readable on white or black?
#87b8b7 has a 2.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.57:1 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.