Desaturated Cyan is a
cool light color with the hex code #87A5AB.
This muted hue can be represented as RGB
135, 165, 171 in digital design or CMYK 21%, 4%, 0%, 33% for print applications.
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Desaturated Cyan
#87A5AB
Desaturated Cyan Color Values
- HEX
- #87A5AB
- RGB
- 135, 165, 171
- HSL
- 190°, 18%, 60%
- CMYK
- 21, 4, 0, 33
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Desaturated Cyan sits at 190° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 18% saturation and 60% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.
In digital design, cool colors like Desaturated Cyan work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.
When using Desaturated Cyan in print, the CMYK breakdown of 21%, 4%, 0%, 33% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Desaturated Cyan
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #87A5AB;
--brand-primary-rgb: 135, 165, 171;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#87A5AB',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 21%
M: 4%
Y: 0%
K: 33%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(135, 165, 171)
rgba(135, 165, 171, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #87A5AB?
#87A5AB is Desaturated Cyan, a cool light color with RGB values of 135, 165, 171. It has a hue of 190°, 18%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #87A5AB?
The RGB color code for #87A5AB is rgb(135, 165, 171). This means it contains 135 red,
165 green, and 171 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Desaturated Cyan a warm or cool color?
Desaturated Cyan (#87A5AB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #87A5AB in CSS?
You can use #87A5AB in CSS with:
background-color: #87A5AB; or color: #87A5AB; or as an RGB value: rgb(135, 165, 171). For print design, use CMYK: 21%, 4%, 0%, 33%.