#87AB99 Color Information

Hex color code: #87AB99

#87AB99 is a subtle cyan color. In RGB it is (135, 171, 153), and in HSL it is (150°, 18%, 60%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Sea Green
HEX
#87AB99
RGB
135, 171, 153
HSL
150°, 18%, 60%
CMYK
21%, 0%, 11%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #87AB99;
background-color: #87AB99;
border-color: #87AB99;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #87AB99;
border: 2px solid #87AB99;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#87AB99]
text-[#87AB99]
border-[#87AB99]
shadow-[0_0_10px_87AB99]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #87AB99, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #87AB99; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #87AB99; 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 #87AB99; background-color: #87AB9915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #87AB9920; border-left: 4px solid #87AB99; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #87AB99; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #87AB99 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

135, 171, 153

Red: 135 / Green: 171 / Blue: 153

HSL

150°, 18%, 60%

Hue: 150° / Saturation: 18% / Lightness: 60%

CMYK

21%, 0%, 11%, 33%

Cyan: 21% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 11% / Key: 33%

What color is #87AB99?

#87AB99 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #87AB99 to RGB:

rgb(135, 171, 153)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #87AB99 to HSL:

hsl(150, 18%, 60%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #87AB99 to CMYK:

cmyk(21%, 0%, 11%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral cyan tone, #87AB99 has RGB (135, 171, 153) and HSL (150°, 18%, 60%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #87AB99 is #AB8799, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #87AB87.

Use #87AB99 in CSS: color: #87AB99 or background-color: #87AB99. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #87AB99

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.32:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #87AB99?

#87AB99 is a neutral cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #87AB99?

#87AB99 in RGB is (135, 171, 153) - 135 red, 171 green, and 153 blue.

How to use #87AB99 in CSS?

Use #87AB99 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #87AB99?

#AB8799 (complementary), #87AB87 (analogous), and #5E8773 (lighter shade) work well with #87AB99.