TEALS
Blue Jean
#87B5CB
Reading light, Blue Jean lands in the teals family at HSL 199°, 40%, 66%. Its balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming; it reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, especially for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces. Pairs naturally with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Blue Jean 2062-50
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #87B5CB?
#87B5CB is Blue Jean, a light teal with a cool undertone.
Is #87B5CB warm or cool?
Blue Jean reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Blue Jean?
Blue Jean works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Blue Jean?
Blue Jean pairs naturally with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Blue Jean?
You can download Blue Jean on dsgn.house in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.
What's the RGB value of #87B5CB?
#87B5CB converts to RGB 135, 181, 203.