Monte Carlo

Q: How do I use #87DEDB in CSS?

You can use #87DEDB in CSS with: background-color: #87DEDB; or color: #87DEDB; or as an RGB value: rgb(135, 222, 219). For print design, use CMYK: 39%, 0%, 1%, 13%.

#87DEDB

Monte Carlo is a cool light color with the hex code #87DEDB. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 135, 222, 219 in digital design or CMYK 39%, 0%, 1%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Monte Carlo color values

HEX: #87DEDB
RGB: 135, 222, 219
HSL: 178°, 57%, 70%
CMYK: 39, 0, 1, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Monte Carlo sits at 178° on the color wheel with 57% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the cyan 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, Monte Carlo is rendered as rgb(135, 222, 219), where the green channel leads at 222, with red and blue channels close behind. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Monte Carlo translates to a CMYK breakdown of 39C 0M 1Y 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 Monte Carlo

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #87DEDB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 135, 222, 219;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#87DEDB',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 39%
M: 0%
Y: 1%
K: 13%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(135, 222, 219)
rgba(135, 222, 219, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 178° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #87DEDB?

#87DEDB is Monte Carlo, a cool light color with RGB values of 135, 222, 219. It has a hue of 178°, 57% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #87DEDB?

The RGB color code for #87DEDB is rgb(135, 222, 219). This means it contains 135 red, 222 green, and 219 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Monte Carlo a warm or cool color?

Monte Carlo (#87DEDB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #87DEDB in CSS?

You can use #87DEDB in CSS with: background-color: #87DEDB; or color: #87DEDB; or as an RGB value: rgb(135, 222, 219). For print design, use CMYK: 39%, 0%, 1%, 13%.