#87ADC9 Color Information

Hex color code: #87ADC9

#87ADC9 is a delicate blue color. In RGB it is (135, 173, 201), and in HSL it is (205°, 38%, 66%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameSky Blue

HEX

#87ADC9

RGB

135, 173, 201

HSL

205°, 38%, 66%

CMYK

33%, 14%, 0%, 21%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #87ADC9;
background-color: #87ADC9;
border-color: #87ADC9;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #87ADC9;
border: 2px solid #87ADC9;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#87ADC9]
text-[#87ADC9]
border-[#87ADC9]
shadow-[0_0_10px_87ADC9]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #87ADC9, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #87ADC9; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #87ADC9; 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 #87ADC9; background-color: #87ADC915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #87ADC920; border-left: 4px solid #87ADC9; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #87ADC9; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #87ADC9 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

135, 173, 201

Red: 135 / Green: 173 / Blue: 201

HSL

205°, 38%, 66%

Hue: 205° / Saturation: 38% / Lightness: 66%

CMYK

33%, 14%, 0%, 21%

Cyan: 33% / Magenta: 14% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 21%

What color is #87ADC9?

#87ADC9 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

C9A387

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #87ADC9 to RGB:

rgb(135, 173, 201)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #87ADC9 to HSL:

hsl(205, 38%, 66%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #87ADC9 to CMYK:

cmyk(33%, 14%, 0%, 21%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#87ADC9 is a delicate blue color with RGB values of 135, 173, 201 and HSL of 205°, 38%, 66%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #87ADC9 is #C9A387, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #87C9C4.

Use #87ADC9 in CSS: color: #87ADC9 or background-color: #87ADC9. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #87ADC9

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.85:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #87ADC9?

#87ADC9 is a delicate blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #87ADC9?

#87ADC9 in RGB is (135, 173, 201) - 135 red, 173 green, and 201 blue.

How to use #87ADC9 in CSS?

Use #87ADC9 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #87ADC9?

#C9A387 (complementary), #87C9C4 (analogous), and #538AB2 (lighter shade) work well with #87ADC9.