Cyan

The color #87AFAD is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 135, 175, 173 and HSL values of 177°, 20%, 61%.

Color Values for #87AFAD

Below are the different color format representations for #87AFAD. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#87AFAD
RGB:
rgb(135,175,173) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(177,20%,61%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(23%, 0%, 1%, 31%) Copied!

Color Composition of #87AFAD

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #87AFAD. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.9%
Green: 68.6%
Blue: 67.8%

Contrast Analysis for #87AFAD

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #87AFAD

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #87AFAD

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #87AFAD

The complementary color for #87AFAD is #AF888A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #87AFAD

The analogous colors for #87AFAD are #88AF9A and #889EAF. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #87AFAD

The triadic colors for #87AFAD are #AD88AF and #AFAD88. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #87AFAD

These are the darker variations of #87AFAD. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6C8C8A and #516968. This progression shows how #87AFAD darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #87AFAD

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9FBFBD and #B7CFCE. This progression shows how #87AFAD. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #87AFAD

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #87AFAD. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #87AFAD

Companies and brands that incorporate #87AFAD in their visual identity.

#87AFAD Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #87AFAD. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #87AFAD is a cyan with RGB values of 135, 175, 173 and HSL values of 177°, 20%, 61%.

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