#87B0DE Hex Code
Color Name: Light Cobalt Blue
What is hex #87B0DE Color?
The color name of hex code #87B0DE is Light Cobalt Blue. The RGB values are (135, 176, 222) which means it is composed of
25% red, 33% green and 42% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:39 M:21 Y:0 K:13. In the HSV/HSB scale, #87B0DE has a hue of 212°, 39% saturation and a brightness value of 87%.
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 #87B0DE Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Cobalt Blue |
| RGB Values | (135, 176, 222) |
| CMYK Values | (39%, 21%, 0%, 13%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (212°, 39%, 87%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9999CC |
| Inverse Color | #784F21 [Field Drab] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7451 C |
| Closest RAL | 6027 [Light green] |
| Complementary Color | #DEB587 [Burlywood] |
| #87B0DE Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B2B2B2 |
| Desaturated | #B3B3B3 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A9A9A9 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #ABABAB |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CFCFCF |
Hex #87B0DE Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #87B0DE is #DEB587 which is called Burlywood. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #87B0DE color is offered by #DEB587. 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 #87B0DE are #8A87DE and #87DCDE, called Medium Purple and Middle Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #87B0DE 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 #87B0DE are #DE8A87 (New York Pink) and #DCDE87 (Flax). 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
#87B0DE triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #DE87B0 (Middle Purple) and #B0DE87 (Yellow-Green (Crayola)) along with #87B0DE, 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 #87B0DE has #DE87B0 (Middle Purple), #DEB587 (Burlywood) and #87DEB5 (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 #87B0DE contains #DE87DC (Bright Lilac), #DEB587 (Burlywood) and #87DE8A (Light 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 #87B0DE Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #87B0DE 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 87B0DE Color
Tints
9FC0E5- ABC8E8
- B7D0EB
- C3D8EF
- CFDFF2
- DBE7F5
- E7EFF8
- F3F7FC
Tones
- 86A6CB
- 85A2C2
- 849DB8
- 8498AF
- 8393A6
- 828E9C
- 818A93
- 818589
Shades
- 6C8DB2
- 5F7B9B
- 516A85
- 44586F
- 364659
- 293543
- 1B232C
- 0E1216
#87B0DE Color Patterns
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#87B0DE Gingham Checks
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#87B0DE Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#87B0DE Polka Dots Pattern
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#87B0DE Honeycomb Pattern
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#87B0DE Leaves Pattern
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#87B0DE Houndstooth Pattern
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#87B0DE Trellis Pattern
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#87B0DE Plaid Pattern
#87B0DE Color Interior Ideas
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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.
