#87C1AB Hex Code
Color Name: Eton Blue
What is hex #87C1AB Color?
The color name of hex code #87C1AB is Eton Blue. The RGB values are (135, 193, 171) which means it is composed of
27% red, 39% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:30 M:0 Y:11 K:24. In the HSV/HSB scale, #87C1AB has a hue of 157°, 30% saturation and a brightness value of 76%.
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 #87C1AB Color Codes
| Color Name | Eton Blue |
| RGB Values | (135, 193, 171) |
| CMYK Values | (30%, 0%, 11%, 24%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (157°, 30%, 76%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CC99 |
| Inverse Color | #783E54 [Deep Ruby] |
| Closest Pantone® | 564 C |
| Closest RAL | 6027 [Light green] |
| Complementary Color | #C1879D [Puce] |
| #87C1AB Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A6A6A6 |
| Desaturated | #A4A4A4 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #ADADAD |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B3B3B3 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D3D3D3 |
Hex #87C1AB Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #87C1AB is #C1879D which is called Puce. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #87C1AB color is offered by #C1879D. 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 #87C1AB are #87BAC1 and #87C18E, called Pewter Blue and Dark Sea Green, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #87C1AB 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 #87C1AB are #C187BA (African Violet) and #C18E87 (Rosy Brown). 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
#87C1AB triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #AB87C1 (African Violet) and #C1AB87 (Ecru) along with #87C1AB, 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 #87C1AB has #AB87C1 (African Violet), #C1879D (Puce) and #9DC187 (Dark Sea Green). 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 #87C1AB contains #8E87C1 (Ube), #C1879D (Puce) and #BAC187 (Sage). 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 #87C1AB Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #87C1AB 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 87C1AB Color
Tints
9FCDBC- ABD4C4
- B7DACD
- C3E0D5
- CFE6DD
- DBECE6
- E7F3EE
- F3F9F7
Tones
- 86B4A2
- 85AE9E
- 84A79A
- 84A196
- 839A91
- 82948D
- 818D89
- 818784
Shades
- 6C9A89
- 5F8778
- 517467
- 446156
- 364D44
- 293A33
- 1B2722
- 0E1311
#87C1AB Color Patterns
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#87C1AB Honeycomb Pattern
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#87C1AB Houndstooth Pattern
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#87C1AB 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.
