#87ABF8 Color Information

Hex color code: #87ABF8

A striking blue shade, #87ABF8 appears as (135, 171, 248) in RGB and (221°, 89%, 75%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:
Color NameLight Sky Blue
HEX
#87ABF8
RGB
135, 171, 248
HSL
221°, 89%, 75%
CMYK
46%, 31%, 0%, 3%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #87ABF8;
background-color: #87ABF8;
border-color: #87ABF8;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #87ABF8;
border: 2px solid #87ABF8;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#87ABF8]
text-[#87ABF8]
border-[#87ABF8]
shadow-[0_0_10px_87ABF8]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #87ABF8, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #87ABF8; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #87ABF8; 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 #87ABF8; background-color: #87ABF815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #87ABF820; border-left: 4px solid #87ABF8; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #87ABF8; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #87ABF8 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

135, 171, 248

Red: 135 / Green: 171 / Blue: 248

HSL

221°, 89%, 75%

Hue: 221° / Saturation: 89% / Lightness: 75%

CMYK

46%, 31%, 0%, 3%

Cyan: 46% / Magenta: 31% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 3%

What color is #87ABF8?

#87ABF8 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #87ABF8 to RGB:

rgb(135, 171, 248)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #87ABF8 to HSL:

hsl(221, 89%, 75%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #87ABF8 to CMYK:

cmyk(46%, 31%, 0%, 3%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#87ABF8 is a vivid blue color with RGB values of 135, 171, 248 and HSL of 221°, 89%, 75%. This highly saturated hue evokes energy and excitement, making it suitable for popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #87ABF8 is #F8D487, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #87E3F8.

Use #87ABF8 in CSS: color: #87ABF8 or background-color: #87ABF8. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #87ABF8

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.21:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #87ABF8?

#87ABF8 is a vivid blue color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #87ABF8?

#87ABF8 in RGB is (135, 171, 248) - 135 red, 171 green, and 248 blue.

How to use #87ABF8 in CSS?

Use #87ABF8 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #87ABF8?

#F8D487 (complementary), #87E3F8 (analogous), and #3E78F4 (lighter shade) work well with #87ABF8.