#87D3EB Color Meaning and Information

#87D3EB Color Information

#87D3EB RGB value is (135, 211, 235). The hex color red value is 135, green is 211, and blue is 235. Its HSL format shows a hue of 194°, saturation of 71 percent, and lightness of73 percent. The CMYK process values are 43 percent, 10 percent, 0 percent, 8percent.

#87D3EB

rgb(135, 211, 235)

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#87D3EB Color Meaning

Color #87D3EB embodies serenity, freshness, and expansive calm. #87D3EB light, airy blue color #87D3EB evokes clear skies, gentle waves, and uplifting openness. Psychologically, #87D3EB enhances relaxation, creative thought, and emotional balance, encouraging peaceful mental states. Culturally, color #87D3EB is used in fashion, interiors, and digital media to symbolize tranquility, clarity, and lightness. Spiritually, #87D3EB channels peace, openness, and elevated awareness, fostering calm reflection and emotional renewal. Its soft tone conveys gentle optimism and ease.

Color Conversion

Convert #87D3EB 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

#87D3EB

RGB

rgb(135, 211, 235)

HSL

hsl(194°, 71%, 73%)

CMYK

cmyk(43%, 10%, 0%, 8%)

HSV

hsv(194°, 43%, 92%)

XYZ

48.2813 57.7376 87.1970

Yxy

57.7376 0.2499 0.2988

Hunter Lab

75.9853 -4.6601 -5.4493

CIE-Lab

80.5927 -17.3991 -19.1888

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red135 / 255 (53%)

53%

Green211 / 255 (83%)

83%

Blue235 / 255 (92%)

92%

CMYK Values

Cyan43 / 100 (43%)

43%

Magenta10 / 100 (10%)

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)8 / 100 (8%)

Color Variations

#87D3EB 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

#87D3EB 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 #87D3EB 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#87D3EB

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.67:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.67:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.67:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #87D3EB 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

#87D3EB

protanopia

#a8a9e5

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #87D3EB;

Text Color

color: #87D3EB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #87D3EB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #87D3EB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #87D3EB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #87D3EB 0%, #1f94b8 100%);

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