Color swatch image showing #0087CC with RGB(0,135,204) values
Color swatch image showing #0087CC with RGB(0,135,204) values

#0087CC Color Meaning and Information

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

#0087CC Color Information

#0087CC RGB value is (0, 135, 204). The hex color red value is 0, green is 135, and blue is 204. Its HSL format shows a hue of 200°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 40 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 34 percent, 0 percent, 20 percent.

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#0087CC Color Meaning

Color #0087CC communicates clarity, dynamism, and intellectual stimulation. #0087CC vivid blue captures attention while inspiring creative thought and analytical focus. Psychologically, color #0087CC enhances cognitive performance, emotional balance, and mental agility. #0087CC promotes calm decision-making while energizing innovative solutions. Culturally, color #0087CC aligns with technology, modern design, and digital media. Spiritually, #0087CC represents clarity of insight, mental expansion, and the fusion of creativity with structured reasoning.

Color Conversion

Convert #0087CC 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
#0087CC
RGB
rgb(0, 135, 204)
HSL
hsl(200°, 100%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 34%, 0%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(200°, 100%, 80%)
XYZ
19.5631 21.6876 60.2818
Yxy
21.6876 0.1927 0.2136
Hunter Lab
46.5699 -0.4547 -5.0333
CIE-Lab
53.6939 -5.1915 -44.0628

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green135 / 255 (53%)
53%
Blue204 / 255 (80%)
80%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta34 / 100 (34%)
34%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#0087CC 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

#0087CC 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 #0087CC 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
#0087CC

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #0087CC 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

#0087CC

protanopia

#3a3cbb

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #0087CC;

Text Color

color: #0087CC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #0087CC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #0087CC40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0087CC 0%, #00527b 100%);

#0087CC Color FAQs

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