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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#87B0C4 — Ash
#87B0C4 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 200° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #87B0C4
- f5f8fa
- d5e3ea
- b6cfdb
- 96bacc
- 77a5bc
- 5890ad
- 46778f
- 375d6f
- 274250
- 182831
- 080e11
Color schemes using #87B0C4
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#87B0C4 FAQ
What color is #87B0C4?
#87B0C4 is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 200 degrees, 34% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #87B0C4?
#87B0C4 is rgb(135, 176, 196) in RGB, hsl(200, 34%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(31%, 10%, 0%, 23%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #87B0C4?
White text on this background reaches 2.32:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.04:1.
What colors go well with #87B0C4?
Its direct complement is #C49C87. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C48792 and #C4BA87 gives you contrast without the vibration.