#87EDE9 Hex Color
Fresh sparkling cyan with airy energy
#87ede9 is a high-key, unsaturated cyan that radiates a fresh, sparkling energy. Because of its extreme lightness, this color works best as a vibrant accent rather than a primary background to avoid washing out UI elements. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or muted navy for a modern, high-contrast look. The hex code for this cool-toned shade is #87ede9.
Questions about #87ede9
What is #87ede9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87ede9 is rgb(135, 237, 233), in HSL hsl(178, 74%, 73%) and in CMYK 43%, 0%, 2%, 7%.
What is the best way to use #87ede9 in a user interface?
#87ede9 serves best as a small, high-contrast accent rather than a primary background color because of its high lightness level. Using it sparingly for buttons or icons against deep charcoal or navy backgrounds ensures your design remains readable and visually sharp.
Is #87ede9 readable on white or black?
#87ede9 has a 1.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.32:1 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.