Color #87FEEF Color / Colour Code #87FEEF
This page shows the hex color code for color #87feef (#87FEEF). The colour is a cyan tone with 98% saturation and 76% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #87FEEF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#87FEEF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 142, 172, and 202 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 172, 292, and 52 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #87FEEF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 172 and saturation at 98%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 172 to 217 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 172 with its complement at 352 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 #87FEEF
Lightness variations at hue 172 and 98% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #87FEEF
Design Use Cases for #87FEEF
High-Impact Accent
With 98% saturation, #87FEEF is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Light Background Tint
#87FEEF at 76% 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
#87FEEF is in the cyan spectrum (hue 172). 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 #87FEEF (hue 172) to its complement at hue 352. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 202. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #87feef, #fe8696);
CSS Code for #87FEEF
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About Color #87FEEF (#87FEEF)
#87FEEF is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 135 red, 254 green, and 239 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 172 degrees with 98% saturation and 76% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #87FEEF is 217/255 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 47% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #87FEEF against white is 1.20:1 and against black is 17.45:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.45:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #FE8696 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #87FEEF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #86FEB2 and #86D2FE, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #87FEEF?
- #87FEEF is Color #87FEEF, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(135, 254, 239), HSL(172, 98%, 76%), and CMYK(47%, 0%, 6%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 217/255.
- Is #87FEEF accessible for text?
- Against white, #87FEEF has a contrast ratio of 1.20:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.45:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #87FEEF?
- The complementary colour is #FE8696 (hue 352). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #86FEB2 and #86D2FE. The triadic palette adds #EE86FE and #FEEE86 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #87FEEF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #87feef; or rgb(135, 254, 239); or hsl(172, 98%, 76%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 172 98% 76%; 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.