Color #87C0C0 Color / Colour Code #87C0C0
This page shows the hex color code for color #87c0c0 (#87C0C0). The colour is a cyan tone with 31% saturation and 64% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #87C0C0 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#87C0C0 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 150, 180, and 210 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 180, 300, and 60 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #87C0C0
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 180 and saturation at 31%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 180 to 225 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 180 with its complement at 0 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #87C0C0
Lightness variations at hue 180 and 31% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #87C0C0
Design Use Cases for #87C0C0
Balanced UI Color
At 31% saturation, #87C0C0 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 64% lightness, #87C0C0 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Clarity & Technology
#87C0C0 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 180). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #87C0C0 (hue 180) to its complement at hue 0. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 210. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #87c0c0, #c08787);
CSS Code for #87C0C0
Similar Colors
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About Color #87C0C0 (#87C0C0)
#87C0C0 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 135 red, 192 green, and 192 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 180 degrees with 31% saturation and 64% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #87C0C0 is 175/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 30% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow, and 25% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #87C0C0 against white is 2.03:1 and against black is 10.33:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 10.33:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #C08787 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #87C0C0. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #87C0A3 and #87A3C0, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #87C0C0
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #87C0C0?
- #87C0C0 is Color #87C0C0, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(135, 192, 192), HSL(180, 31%, 64%), and CMYK(30%, 0%, 0%, 25%). Its perceived brightness is 175/255.
- Is #87C0C0 accessible for text?
- Against white, #87C0C0 has a contrast ratio of 2.03:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 10.33:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #87C0C0?
- The complementary colour is #C08787 (hue 0). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #87C0A3 and #87A3C0. The triadic palette adds #C087C0 and #C0C087 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #87C0C0 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #87c0c0; or rgb(135, 192, 192); or hsl(180, 31%, 64%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 180 31% 64%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.