Color #87EDBC Color / Colour Code #87EDBC
This page shows the hex color code for color #87edbc (#87EDBC). The colour is a cyan tone with 74% saturation and 73% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #87EDBC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#87EDBC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 121, 151, and 181 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 151, 271, and 31 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #87EDBC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 151 and saturation at 74%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 151 to 196 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 151 with its complement at 331 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 #87EDBC
Lightness variations at hue 151 and 74% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #87EDBC
Design Use Cases for #87EDBC
Vibrant Brand Color
#87EDBC has a strong 74% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Light Background Tint
#87EDBC at 73% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Clarity & Technology
#87EDBC is in the cyan spectrum (hue 151). 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 #87EDBC (hue 151) to its complement at hue 331. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 181. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #87edbc, #ed87b8);
CSS Code for #87EDBC
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About Color #87EDBC (#87EDBC)
#87EDBC is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 135 red, 237 green, and 188 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 151 degrees with 74% saturation and 73% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #87EDBC is 201/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 43% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #87EDBC against white is 1.41:1 and against black is 14.87:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.87:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #ED87B8 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #87EDBC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #87ED89 and #87EBED, 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 #87EDBC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #87EDBC?
- #87EDBC is Color #87EDBC, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(135, 237, 188), HSL(151, 74%, 73%), and CMYK(43%, 0%, 21%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 201/255.
- Is #87EDBC accessible for text?
- Against white, #87EDBC has a contrast ratio of 1.41:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.87:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #87EDBC?
- The complementary colour is #ED87B8 (hue 331). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #87ED89 and #87EBED. The triadic palette adds #BC87ED and #EDBC87 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #87EDBC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #87edbc; or rgb(135, 237, 188); or hsl(151, 74%, 73%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 151 74% 73%; 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.