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#87CEEC Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #87CEEC including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#87CEEC Color Information

#87CEEC RGB value is (135, 206, 236). The hex color red value is 135, green is 206, and blue is 236. Its HSL format shows a hue of 198°, saturation of 73 percent, and lightness of 73 percent. The CMYK process values are 43 percent, 13 percent, 0 percent, 7 percent.

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#87CEEC Color Meaning

Color #87CEEC embodies serenity, freshness, and expansive calm. #87CEEC light, airy blue color #87CEEC evokes clear skies, gentle waves, and uplifting openness. Psychologically, #87CEEC enhances relaxation, creative thought, and emotional balance, encouraging peaceful mental states. Culturally, color #87CEEC is used in fashion, interiors, and digital media to symbolize tranquility, clarity, and lightness. Spiritually, #87CEEC channels peace, openness, and elevated awareness, fostering calm reflection and emotional renewal. Its soft tone conveys gentle optimism and ease.

Color Conversion

Convert #87CEEC 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
#87CEEC
RGB
rgb(135, 206, 236)
HSL
hsl(198°, 73%, 73%)
CMYK
cmyk(43%, 13%, 0%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(198°, 43%, 93%)
XYZ
47.2033 55.3496 87.5526
Yxy
55.3496 0.2483 0.2912
Hunter Lab
74.3973 -3.7384 -5.9836
CIE-Lab
79.2422 -14.5699 -21.7692

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red135 / 255 (53%)
53%
Green206 / 255 (81%)
81%
Blue236 / 255 (93%)
93%

CMYK Values

Cyan43 / 100 (43%)
43%
Magenta13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#87CEEC 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

#87CEEC 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 #87CEEC 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #87CEEC 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

#87CEEC

protanopia

#a6a6e5

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #87CEEC;

Text Color

color: #87CEEC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #87CEEC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #87CEEC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #87CEEC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #87CEEC 0%, #1d8bba 100%);

#87CEEC Color FAQs

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