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HEX 87BFDC - #87BFDC, RGB(135,191,220) Color


Color Name: Light Cornflower Blue*
Hex Color Code: #87BFDC
RGB Color Code: RGB(135, 191, 220)
CMYK Values*: 38.6%, 13.2%, 0.0%, 13.7%



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What color is 87BFDC?

The RGB color code for color number #87BFDC is RGB(135, 191, 220). In the RGB color model, #87BFDC has a red value of 135, a green value of 191, and a blue value of 220. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 38.6% cyan, 13.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 13.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 200.5° (degrees), 54.8 % saturation, and 69.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #87BFDC has a hue of 200.5° (degrees), 38.6 % saturation and 86.3 % brightness/value.



Color 87BFDC is cool or warm?

Color 87BFDC is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #87BFDC? (For interior and product design)

87BFDC has an LRV of nearly 48. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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#87BFDC

Light Color


Compare LRV 48 of #87BFDC with dark and light Color




Is #87BFDC Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 87BFDC meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #87BFDC color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(135, 191, 220)
Red
135 (52.9%)
Green
191 (74.9%)
Blue
220 (86.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
38.64%
Magenta
13.18%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
13.73%

HSL

HSL(200.47deg, 54.8 %, 69.6 %)

Hue
200.47°
Saturation
54.84 %.
Lightness
69.61 %.

RYB

RYB(18, 34, 66)
Red
18 (7.0%)
Yellow
34 (13.5%)
Blue
66 (25.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
200.47°
Saturation
38.64 %.
Brightness / Value
86.27 %.

HWB

H: 200.47°

W: 52.94 %

B: 13.73 %

XYZ

X : 41.54

Y : 47.58

Z : 74.7

YXY

Y1 : 47.58

X : 0.25

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 47.06%

M : 25.10%

Y : 13.73%


LRV

~ 47.6 %

Munsell Color System

5B 7.3/5.1

CIE-Lab

L : 74.56

A : -10.9

B : -20.26

CIE-Lch

L : 74.56

C : 23.01

H : 241.73

CIE-Luv

L : 74.56

U : -27.31

V : -30.13

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.98

A : -13.21

B : -15.93






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #87BFDC

Here are the colors similar to 87BFDC. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#93CCEA
Light Cornflower Blue
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#9BC4E2
Pale Cerulean
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#89CFF0
Baby Blue
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#87CEEB
Sky blue
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 87BFDC.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 87BFDC.

#8DC8E8
PANTONE 2905 C
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#71C5E8
PANTONE 297 C
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#9BCBEB
PANTONE 291 C
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#8BBEE8
PANTONE 2141 C
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 87BFDC.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 87BFDC.

#81C6FD
BS 20-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)
#A9C6E2
BS 20-D-41 - Powder Blue
ΔE - 7.00 (93.0% similar)


Paint color for Hex #87BFDC

Here are the paint colors similar to 87BFDC. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar

Hex color 87BFDC similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #87BFDC to Valspar

#83C1E2
Moment of Grace (8001-42C)
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#8BC4E0
21st Century Blue (V070-3)
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#8DC2E1
Endless Blue (P108)
ΔE - 1.45 (98.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 87BFDC similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #87BFDC to PPG Paints

#80C1E2
Horizon Haze (PPG1237-4)
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#7EB6D0
Harbor Sky (PPG1238-4)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#9FC9E4
Windsor Way (PPG1239-3)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#9BC7EA
Sweet Dreams (PPG1241-3)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 87BFDC similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #87BFDC to Benjamin Moore

#84BBDC
Blue Marguerite (2063-50)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#80BFD7
Aquarium Blue (2058-50)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#97C3DF
Faded Denim (795)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#73C1E4
Cayman Blue (2060-50)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 87BFDC similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #87BFDC to Sherwin Williams

#7FC3E1
Undercool (SW 6957)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#89C6DF
Sky Fall (SW 9049)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#7DB5D3
Regale Blue (SW 6801)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#9BC8DE
Porch Ceiling (SW 9063)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color 87BFDC similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #87BFDC to Behr

#8CB9D4
Simply Posh (MQ5-55)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#90BFD4
Speedboat (M490-3)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#89C0E6
Rhodes (P510-3)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#95BCD2
Blue Chalk (M500-3)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 87BFDC similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #87BFDC to Dunn-Edwards

#8DBBD1
Bonnie Blue (DE 5807)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#8EC2E7
Astral (DE 5856)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#99C1DC
January Frost (DE 5849)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#83C7DF
Winter Chime (DE 5828)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 87BFDC similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #87BFDC to Farrow & Ball

#9EB6C8
Lulworth Blue (89)
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)
#A0C5CA
Blue Ground (210)
ΔE - 8.83 (91.2% similar)
#98ACBA
Kittiwake (307)
ΔE - 9.00 (91.0% similar)
#57A7B9
Lobster (CB7)
ΔE - 10.22 (89.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#87BFDC color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



87BFDC
Light Cornflower Blue*

DCA487
Tumbleweed*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #87BFDC?

Color that best contrast with #87BFDC is #DCA487, color name is Tumbleweed*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #87BFDC?

Complementary or Opposite color for #87BFDC is #DCA487, color name is Tumbleweed*.





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