De York is a
cool light color with the hex code #87DEA1.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
135, 222, 161 in digital design or CMYK 39%, 0%, 27%, 13% for print applications.
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De York
#87DEA1
De York color values
- HEX
- #87DEA1
- RGB
- 135, 222, 161
- HSL
- 138°, 57%, 70%
- CMYK
- 39, 0, 27, 13
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
De York sits at 138° on the color wheel with 57% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 57% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, De York is rendered as rgb(135, 222, 161), where the green channel leads at 222, producing a distinctly green-dominant tone. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, De York translates to a CMYK breakdown of 39C 0M 27Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (39%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use De York
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #87DEA1;
--brand-primary-rgb: 135, 222, 161;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#87DEA1',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 39%
M: 0%
Y: 27%
K: 13%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(135, 222, 161)
rgba(135, 222, 161, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #87DEA1?
#87DEA1 is De York, a cool light color with RGB values of 135, 222, 161. It has a hue of 138°, 57%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #87DEA1?
The RGB color code for #87DEA1 is rgb(135, 222, 161). This means it contains 135 red,
222 green, and 161 blue in the RGB color model.
Is De York a warm or cool color?
De York (#87DEA1) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #87DEA1 in CSS?
You can use #87DEA1 in CSS with:
background-color: #87DEA1; or color: #87DEA1; or as an RGB value: rgb(135, 222, 161). For print design, use CMYK: 39%, 0%, 27%, 13%.