#87A0AB Color Information

Hex color code: #87A0AB

The hex color #87A0AB is a balanced blue with RGB values of (135, 160, 171) and HSL of (198°, 18%, 60%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#87A0AB

RGB

135, 160, 171

HSL

198°, 18%, 60%

CMYK

21%, 6%, 0%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #87A0AB;
background-color: #87A0AB;
border-color: #87A0AB;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #87A0AB;
border: 2px solid #87A0AB;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#87A0AB]
text-[#87A0AB]
border-[#87A0AB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_87A0AB]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #87A0AB, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #87A0AB; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #87A0AB; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #87A0AB; background-color: #87A0AB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #87A0AB20; border-left: 4px solid #87A0AB; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #87A0AB; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #87A0AB in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

135, 160, 171

Red: 135 / Green: 160 / Blue: 171

HSL

198°, 18%, 60%

Hue: 198° / Saturation: 18% / Lightness: 60%

CMYK

21%, 6%, 0%, 33%

Cyan: 21% / Magenta: 6% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 33%

What color is #87A0AB?

#87A0AB is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AB9287

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #87A0AB to RGB:

rgb(135, 160, 171)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #87A0AB to HSL:

hsl(198, 18%, 60%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #87A0AB to CMYK:

cmyk(21%, 6%, 0%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral blue tone, #87A0AB has RGB (135, 160, 171) and HSL (198°, 18%, 60%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #87A0AB is #AB9287, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #87ABA4.

Use #87A0AB in CSS: color: #87A0AB or background-color: #87A0AB. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #87A0AB

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 7.65:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #87A0AB?

#87A0AB is a neutral blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #87A0AB?

#87A0AB in RGB is (135, 160, 171) - 135 red, 160 green, and 171 blue.

How to use #87A0AB in CSS?

Use #87A0AB directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #87A0AB?

#AB9287 (complementary), #87ABA4 (analogous), and #5E7B87 (lighter shade) work well with #87A0AB.