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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#87C0BE — Ash
#87C0BE is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 178° 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 #87C0BE
- f5fafa
- d6eae9
- b8d9d8
- 99c9c8
- 7ab9b7
- 5ba9a6
- 4a8c89
- 396d6b
- 294e4d
- 192f2f
- 091110
Color schemes using #87C0BE
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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#87C0BE FAQ
What color is #87C0BE?
#87C0BE is a shade of ash in the teal family. It has a hue of 178 degrees, 31% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #87C0BE?
#87C0BE is rgb(135, 192, 190) in RGB, hsl(178, 31%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(30%, 0%, 1%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #87C0BE?
White text on this background reaches 2.04:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.31:1.
What colors go well with #87C0BE?
Its direct complement is #C08789. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C087A5 and #C0A187 gives you contrast without the vibration.