Color swatch image showing #0087AF with RGB(0,135,175) values
Color swatch image showing #0087AF with RGB(0,135,175) values

#0087AF Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #0087AF including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#0087AF Color Information

#0087AF RGB value is (0, 135, 175). The hex color red value is 0, green is 135, and blue is 175. Its HSL format shows a hue of 194°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 34 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 23 percent, 0 percent, 31 percent.

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#0087AF Color Meaning

Color #0087AF conveys clarity, intellectual depth, and composed energy. In color psychology, #0087AF encourages analytical thinking, emotional stability, and reflective focus. Across cultures and history, Blue Munsell (#0087AF) has been used in design, scientific visualization, and textiles, representing precision, trust, and thoughtful expression. From a spiritual perspective, Blue Munsell (#0087AF) embodies deliberate awareness, measured insight, and grounded perception. #0087AF promotes thoughtful engagement and reflective decision making.

Color Conversion

Convert #0087AF across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#0087AF
RGB
rgb(0, 135, 175)
HSL
hsl(194°, 100%, 34%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 23%, 0%, 31%)
HSV
hsv(194°, 100%, 69%)
XYZ
16.4018 20.4231 43.6350
Yxy
20.4231 0.2039 0.2538
Hunter Lab
45.1919 -1.2646 -2.8503
CIE-Lab
52.3122 -16.0800 -29.6738

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green135 / 255 (53%)
53%
Blue175 / 255 (69%)
69%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta23 / 100 (23%)
23%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)31 / 100 (31%)
31%

Color Variations

#0087AF harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#0087AF harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #0087AF for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#0087AF

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #0087AF appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#0087AF

protanopia

#3a3ca5

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #0087AF;

Text Color

color: #0087AF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #0087AF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #0087AF40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #0087AF;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0087AF 0%, #00516a 100%);

#0087AF Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #0087AF color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.