#87D0EA Hex Color
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Reach for #87d0ea when a layout needs a fresh, pastel sky blue that stays gentle rather than loud. Its low saturation gives it a soft, glinting quality, and it works best as a dominant background with charcoal or navy type on top. Black text clears WCAG AA at about 12.2:1 contrast, so body copy stays readable. The hex code #87d0ea suits spring themes, baby products, and app interfaces.
Questions about #87d0ea
What is #87d0ea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87d0ea is rgb(135, 208, 234), in HSL hsl(196, 70%, 72%) and in CMYK 42%, 11%, 0%, 8%.
What text color works best on #87d0ea?
Black text reads best on #87d0ea, with a contrast ratio of about 12.2:1. That clears WCAG AA for small body text, while white text does not come close.
What colors pair well with #87d0ea?
Charcoal and deep navy make crisp, readable pairings for interfaces. For warmth, a soft coral offsets the cool cyan tone without clashing.
Is #87d0ea readable on white or black?
#87d0ea has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.24:1 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.