Below Zero color: hex code #87CDED
Below Zero has the hex code #87CDED. It is a light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 52.9% red, 80.4% green and 92.9% blue (135, 205, 237).
Its hue angle is 199°, with 74% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 43% cyan, 14% magenta, 0% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.99:1).
Below Zero (#87CDED) color codes
| HEX | #87CDED | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(135, 205, 237) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(52.9%, 80.4%, 92.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(199, 74%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(199, 43%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(43%, 14%, 0%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79, -13.8, -22.66) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79, 26.53, 238.67) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(47.104, 54.925, 88.224) | |
| Decimal | 8900077 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Below Zero, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #87CDED | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #87CDED as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #87CDED looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bdcaefProtanopia
no red cones#aebfedDeuteranopia
no green cones#5cd6d7Tritanopia
no blue cones#c4c4c4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #87cded; }
.text { color: #87cded; }
.border { border: 2px solid #87cded; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(135 205 237 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #87cded, #879aed); }Similar colors
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See #87CDED on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #87CDED?
- #87CDED is a light, moderate azure known as Below Zero. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Below Zero?
- The RGB value is 135, 205, 237: 135 red, 205 green and 237 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Below Zero?
- The complementary color is #EDA787, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #87CDED?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.99:1 and white text 1.75:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.