#87A6CE Hex Code
Color Name: Ceil
What is hex #87A6CE Color?
The color name of hex code #87A6CE is Ceil. The RGB values are (135, 166, 206) which means it is composed of
27% red, 33% green and 41% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:35 M:19 Y:0 K:19. In the HSV/HSB scale, #87A6CE has a hue of 214°, 34% saturation and a brightness value of 81%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #87A6CE Color Codes
| Color Name | Ceil |
| RGB Values | (135, 166, 206) |
| CMYK Values | (35%, 19%, 0%, 19%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (214°, 34%, 81%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9999CC |
| Inverse Color | #785931 [Coffee] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7681 C |
| Closest RAL | 6027 [Light green] |
| Complementary Color | #CEAF87 [Tan] |
| #87A6CE Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A9A9A9 |
| Desaturated | #ABABAB |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A1A1A1 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A2A2A2 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CACACA |
Hex #87A6CE Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #87A6CE is #CEAF87 which is called Tan. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #87A6CE color is offered by #CEAF87. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #87A6CE are #8C87CE and #87CACE, called Ube and Dark Sky Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #87A6CE with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #87A6CE are #CE8C87 (New York Pink) and #CACE87 (Medium Spring Bud). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#87A6CE triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CE87A6 (Puce) and #A6CE87 (Pistachio) along with #87A6CE, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #87A6CE has #CE87A6 (Puce), #CEAF87 (Tan) and #87CEAF (Pearl Aqua). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #87A6CE contains #CE87CA (Light Grayish Magenta), #CEAF87 (Tan) and #87CE8C (Dark Sea Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #87A6CE Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #87A6CE rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 87A6CE Color
Tints
9FB8D8- ABC1DD
- B7CAE2
- C3D3E7
- CFDBEB
- DBE4F0
- E7EDF5
- F3F6FA
Tones
- 869EBE
- 859BB7
- 8497AF
- 8493A7
- 838F9F
- 828B97
- 818890
- 818488
Shades
- 6C85A5
- 5F7490
- 51647C
- 445367
- 364252
- 29323E
- 1B2129
- 0E1115
#87A6CE Color Patterns
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#87A6CE Gingham Checks
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#87A6CE Honeycomb Pattern
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#87A6CE Houndstooth Pattern
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#87A6CE Trellis Pattern
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#87A6CE Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
