#87ABAB Color Information

Hex color code: #87ABAB

The hex color #87ABAB is a understated cyan with RGB values of (135, 171, 171) and HSL of (180°, 18%, 60%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Sea Green

HEX

#87ABAB

RGB

135, 171, 171

HSL

180°, 18%, 60%

CMYK

21%, 0%, 0%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage

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

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#87ABAB]
text-[#87ABAB]
border-[#87ABAB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_87ABAB]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

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

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #87ABAB; 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 #87ABAB; background-color: #87ABAB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #87ABAB20; border-left: 4px solid #87ABAB; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #87ABAB; }

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Color Theory

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

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

135, 171, 171

Red: 135 / Green: 171 / Blue: 171

HSL

180°, 18%, 60%

Hue: 180° / Saturation: 18% / Lightness: 60%

CMYK

21%, 0%, 0%, 33%

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

What color is #87ABAB?

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

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AB8787

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #87ABAB to RGB:

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

HEX to HSL

Convert #87ABAB to HSL:

hsl(180, 18%, 60%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #87ABAB to CMYK:

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

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral cyan tone, #87ABAB has RGB (135, 171, 171) and HSL (180°, 18%, 60%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #87ABAB is #AB8787, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #87AB99.

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

Contrast with #87ABAB

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 #87ABAB?

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

What is the RGB value of #87ABAB?

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

How to use #87ABAB in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #87ABAB?

#AB8787 (complementary), #87AB99 (analogous), and #5E8787 (lighter shade) work well with #87ABAB.