#87A5AB Color Information

Hex color code: #87A5AB

The hex color #87A5AB is a muted cyan with RGB values of (135, 165, 171) and HSL of (190°, 18%, 60%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameDark Sea Green

HEX

#87A5AB

RGB

135, 165, 171

HSL

190°, 18%, 60%

CMYK

21%, 4%, 0%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #87A5AB;
background-color: #87A5AB;
border-color: #87A5AB;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #87A5AB;
border: 2px solid #87A5AB;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#87A5AB]
text-[#87A5AB]
border-[#87A5AB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_87A5AB]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #87A5AB, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #87A5AB; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #87A5AB; 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 #87A5AB; background-color: #87A5AB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #87A5AB20; border-left: 4px solid #87A5AB; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #87A5AB; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #87A5AB in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

135, 165, 171

Red: 135 / Green: 165 / Blue: 171

HSL

190°, 18%, 60%

Hue: 190° / Saturation: 18% / Lightness: 60%

CMYK

21%, 4%, 0%, 33%

Cyan: 21% / Magenta: 4% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 33%

What color is #87A5AB?

#87A5AB is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AB8D87

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #87A5AB to RGB:

rgb(135, 165, 171)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #87A5AB to HSL:

hsl(190, 18%, 60%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #87A5AB to CMYK:

cmyk(21%, 4%, 0%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral cyan tone, #87A5AB has RGB (135, 165, 171) and HSL (190°, 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 #87A5AB is #AB8D87, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #87AB9F.

Use #87A5AB in CSS: color: #87A5AB or background-color: #87A5AB. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #87A5AB

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.00:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #87A5AB?

#87A5AB is a neutral cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #87A5AB?

#87A5AB in RGB is (135, 165, 171) - 135 red, 165 green, and 171 blue.

How to use #87A5AB in CSS?

Use #87A5AB directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #87A5AB?

#AB8D87 (complementary), #87AB9F (analogous), and #5E8187 (lighter shade) work well with #87A5AB.