#87E5E5 Hex Color
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#87e5e5 is a sparkling, high-lightness cyan that feels both fresh and expansive. Because of its intense brightness, it works best as an accent color rather than a dominant background, where it can easily appear washed out. Pair this cool shade with deep charcoals to create a grounded, modern contrast. The hex code for this cyan is #87e5e5, and it remains readable with black text.
Questions about #87e5e5
What is #87e5e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87e5e5 is rgb(135, 229, 229), in HSL hsl(180, 64%, 71%) and in CMYK 41%, 0%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair best with #87e5e5 for a professional palette?
Because #87e5e5 is so saturated and bright, it needs grounding elements to prevent it from looking washed out. Try pairing it with charcoal or deep slate to create a modern, high-contrast look that feels professional rather than overly playful.
Is #87e5e5 readable on white or black?
#87e5e5 has a 1.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.36:1 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.