#87CAED Color Information

Hex color code: #87CAED

The hex color #87CAED is a dynamic blue with RGB values of (135, 202, 237) and HSL of (201°, 74%, 73%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameSky Blue

HEX

#87CAED

RGB

135, 202, 237

HSL

201°, 74%, 73%

CMYK

43%, 15%, 0%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage

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

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#87CAED]
text-[#87CAED]
border-[#87CAED]
shadow-[0_0_10px_87CAED]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

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

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #87CAED; 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 #87CAED; background-color: #87CAED15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #87CAED20; border-left: 4px solid #87CAED; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #87CAED; }

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Color Theory

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

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

135, 202, 237

Red: 135 / Green: 202 / Blue: 237

HSL

201°, 74%, 73%

Hue: 201° / Saturation: 74% / Lightness: 73%

CMYK

43%, 15%, 0%, 7%

Cyan: 43% / Magenta: 15% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 7%

What color is #87CAED?

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

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

EDAB87

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #87CAED to RGB:

rgb(135, 202, 237)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #87CAED to HSL:

hsl(201, 74%, 73%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #87CAED to CMYK:

cmyk(43%, 15%, 0%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A eye-catching blue tone, #87CAED has RGB (135, 202, 237) and HSL (201°, 74%, 73%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #87CAED is #EDAB87, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #87EDDE.

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

Contrast with #87CAED

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

Contrast Ratio: 11.70:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #87CAED?

#87CAED is a eye-catching blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #87CAED?

#87CAED in RGB is (135, 202, 237) - 135 red, 202 green, and 237 blue.

How to use #87CAED in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #87CAED?

#EDAB87 (complementary), #87EDDE (analogous), and #45ACE3 (lighter shade) work well with #87CAED.