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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#87B8C0 — Ash
#87B8C0 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 188° 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 #87B8C0
- f5f9fa
- d6e7ea
- b8d5d9
- 99c3c9
- 7ab1b9
- 5b9ea9
- 4a838c
- 39666d
- 29494e
- 192c2f
- 091011
Color schemes using #87B8C0
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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#87B8C0 FAQ
What color is #87B8C0?
#87B8C0 is a shade of ash in the teal family. It has a hue of 188 degrees, 31% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #87B8C0?
#87B8C0 is rgb(135, 184, 192) in RGB, hsl(188, 31%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(30%, 4%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #87B8C0?
White text on this background reaches 2.18:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.65:1.
What colors go well with #87B8C0?
Its direct complement is #C08E87. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C0879C and #C0AB87 gives you contrast without the vibration.