#87BCED

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #87BCED?

RGB(135, 188, 237), HSL(208.8, 73.9%, 72.9%), CMYK(43.0%, 20.7%, 0.0%, 7.1%).

Q: Does #87BCED meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.01:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#87BCED is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 135, 188, 237, in HSL 208.8°, 73.9%, 72.9%, and in CMYK 43.0%, 20.7%, 0.0%, 7.1%. The nearest named color is skyblue 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#87BCED

RGB

135, 188, 237

HSL

208.8, 73.9%, 72.9%

HSV

208.8, 43.0%, 92.9%

CMYK

43.0%, 20.7%, 0.0%, 7.1%

OKLCH

0.7765 0.0898 247.1

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: skyblue 2

Color Psychology

Light blues are universally associated with clear skies, serenity, and trustworthiness. They lower blood pressure and heart rate, making them the most psychologically calming chromatic colors. Baby blue in particular symbolizes gentleness, innocence, and reliable safety.

Design Usage

Soft blues are the most widely used background color in enterprise software, social media, and healthcare apps. They create a professional yet friendly atmosphere that encourages prolonged engagement. Use them for empty states, onboarding screens, and informational banners that should feel non-threatening.