#87A8C5 Color Information

Hex color code: #87A8C5

#87A8C5 is a soft blue color. In RGB it is (135, 168, 197), and in HSL it is (208°, 35%, 65%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameSky Blue
HEX
#87A8C5
RGB
135, 168, 197
HSL
208°, 35%, 65%
CMYK
31%, 15%, 0%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #87A8C5;
background-color: #87A8C5;
border-color: #87A8C5;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #87A8C5;
border: 2px solid #87A8C5;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#87A8C5]
text-[#87A8C5]
border-[#87A8C5]
shadow-[0_0_10px_87A8C5]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #87A8C5, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #87A8C5; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #87A8C5; 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 #87A8C5; background-color: #87A8C515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #87A8C520; border-left: 4px solid #87A8C5; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #87A8C5; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #87A8C5 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

135, 168, 197

Red: 135 / Green: 168 / Blue: 197

HSL

208°, 35%, 65%

Hue: 208° / Saturation: 35% / Lightness: 65%

CMYK

31%, 15%, 0%, 23%

Cyan: 31% / Magenta: 15% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 23%

What color is #87A8C5?

#87A8C5 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #87A8C5 to RGB:

rgb(135, 168, 197)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #87A8C5 to HSL:

hsl(208, 35%, 65%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #87A8C5 to CMYK:

cmyk(31%, 15%, 0%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft blue tone, #87A8C5 has RGB (135, 168, 197) and HSL (208°, 35%, 65%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #87A8C5 is #C5A487, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #87C5C3.

Use #87A8C5 in CSS: color: #87A8C5 or background-color: #87A8C5. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #87A8C5

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.44:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #87A8C5?

#87A8C5 is a soft blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #87A8C5?

#87A8C5 in RGB is (135, 168, 197) - 135 red, 168 green, and 197 blue.

How to use #87A8C5 in CSS?

Use #87A8C5 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #87A8C5?

#C5A487 (complementary), #87C5C3 (analogous), and #5382AC (lighter shade) work well with #87A8C5.