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#87BAA1 color code is #87BAA1. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #87baa1.

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#87BAA1 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #87BAA1 is 0.4284. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.19:1 against white and 9.57:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#87BAA1 on white2.19:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#87BAA1 on black9.57:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #87BAA12.19:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #87BAA19.57:1AAA

#87BAA1 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #87BAA1?+
The hex code for #87BAA1 is #87BAA1. In RGB it's rgb(135, 186, 161), and in HSL it's hsl(151, 27%, 63%).
What is the RGB value of #87BAA1?+
#87BAA1 in RGB is (135, 186, 161). Written in CSS: rgb(135, 186, 161).
What is the CMYK value of #87BAA1?+
#87BAA1 converts to CMYK(27%, 0%, 13%, 27%) for print. Hex equivalent is #87BAA1.
Is #87baa1 a warm or cool color?+
#87BAA1 (#87BAA1) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 151° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #87baa1 belong to?+
#87BAA1 belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 151°, 27%, 63% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #87baa1 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#87BAA1 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.19:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #87baa1?+
The nearest Pantone match for #87BAA1 (#87BAA1) is 557 C Pantone 557 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #87BAA1 in design

Practical guidance for using #87baa1 (#87BAA1) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#87BAA1 (#87BAA1) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.6:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #87BAA1 (#87BAA1) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#87BAA1 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#87BAA1 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.