#87E3E4 Hex Color
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#87e3e4 is a light, cool cyan with a fresh, pastel surface and a gentle green undertone. Its high lightness creates a soft, sparkling feel that suits spring visuals, baby products, technology, and communication. Use it as a dominant background with dark text, since this hex code provides about 14.1:1 contrast and supports readable body copy.
Questions about #87e3e4
What is #87e3e4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87e3e4 is rgb(135, 227, 228), in HSL hsl(181, 63%, 71%) and in CMYK 41%, 0%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #87e3e4 in a design palette?
Does #87e3e4 read warm or cool?
#87e3e4 reads clearly cool because its cyan hue and faint green undertone sit on the blue-green side of the spectrum, while its high lightness softens the effect into something airy rather than icy or severe. It works well for open, youthful interfaces and spring-focused artwork.
Is #87e3e4 readable on white or black?
#87e3e4 has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.13:1 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.