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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#87EDE0 — Aquamarine
#87EDE0 is a light saturated teal sitting at 172° 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 #87EDE0
- f2fdfc
- c9f7f1
- a0f1e6
- 77ebdb
- 4ee5d1
- 26dfc6
- 1cb9a4
- 169180
- 10685c
- 093f38
- 031614
Color schemes using #87EDE0
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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#87EDE0 FAQ
What color is #87EDE0?
#87EDE0 is a shade of aquamarine in the teal family. It has a hue of 172 degrees, 74% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #87EDE0?
#87EDE0 is rgb(135, 237, 224) in RGB, hsl(172, 74%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(43%, 0%, 5%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #87EDE0?
White text on this background reaches 1.38:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.22:1.
What colors go well with #87EDE0?
Its direct complement is #ED8795. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ED87C8 and #EDAD87 gives you contrast without the vibration.