#87E2C4 Hex Color
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Think frosted sea glass. #87e2c4 is a pastel teal, light and unsaturated, so it reads soft and cool rather than vivid. It shines as a dominant background in wellness, healthcare, and spring-themed design, and black text stays readable on it with a 13.7:1 contrast ratio. For pairing, try deep plum or navy. The hex code for this color is #87e2c4.
Questions about #87e2c4
What is #87e2c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87e2c4 is rgb(135, 226, 196), in HSL hsl(160, 61%, 71%) and in CMYK 40%, 0%, 13%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #87e2c4?
Deep plum, navy, and warm terracotta all balance its light, cool softness. Muted gray tones also work when you want a quieter palette.
Is #87e2c4 readable on white or black?
#87e2c4 has a 1.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.70:1 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.