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#87EDE6 color code is #87EDE6. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #87ede6.

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#87EDE6 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #87EDE6 is 0.7143. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.37:1 against white and 15.29:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#87EDE6 on white1.37:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#87EDE6 on black15.29:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #87EDE61.37:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #87EDE615.29:1AAA

#87EDE6 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #87EDE6?+
The hex code for #87EDE6 is #87EDE6. In RGB it's rgb(135, 237, 230), and in HSL it's hsl(176, 74%, 73%).
What is the RGB value of #87EDE6?+
#87EDE6 in RGB is (135, 237, 230). Written in CSS: rgb(135, 237, 230).
What is the CMYK value of #87EDE6?+
#87EDE6 converts to CMYK(43%, 0%, 3%, 7%) for print. Hex equivalent is #87EDE6.
Is #87ede6 a warm or cool color?+
#87EDE6 (#87EDE6) is a transitional cyan — its hue sits at 176° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #87ede6 belong to?+
#87EDE6 belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 176°, 74%, 73% — a transitional tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #87ede6 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#87EDE6 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.37:1 — 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 #87ede6?+
The nearest Pantone match for #87EDE6 (#87EDE6) is 3254 C Soft Cyan, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #87EDE6 in design

Practical guidance for using #87ede6 (#87EDE6) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#87EDE6 (#87EDE6) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 15.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #87EDE6 (#87EDE6) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#87EDE6 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. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#87EDE6 is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.