#87A080 color
The hex color #87A080 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 52.9% red, 62.7% green and 50.2% blue (135, 160, 128).
Its hue angle is 107°, with 14% saturation and 56% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 20% yellow and 37% black.
The closest named color is Mistletoe (#8AA282), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.37:1).
#87A080 color codes
| HEX | #87A080 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(135, 160, 128) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(52.9%, 62.7%, 50.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(107, 14%, 56%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(107, 20%, 63%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 20%, 37%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(63.22, -14.99, 13.84) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(63.22, 20.4, 137.3) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(26.458, 31.851, 25.172) | |
| Decimal | 8888448 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #87A080, 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 #87A080 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.37:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.85:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #87A080 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.85:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.37:1 | 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 #87A080 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a29b7eProtanopia
no red cones#9e9882Deuteranopia
no green cones#869e97Tritanopia
no blue cones#999999Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #87a080; }
.text { color: #87a080; }
.border { border: 2px solid #87a080; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(135 160 128 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #87a080, #80a089); }
Similar colors
#8aa282Mistletoe#839e83Basswood Green#819e84Vineyard#879877Backyard#8ba58fEnvy#8ba477Succulent Greenhouse#8ca891OMGreen#839c6dSleepy Hollow
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #87A080?
- #87A080 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Mistletoe. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #87A080?
- The RGB value is 135, 160, 128: 135 red, 160 green and 128 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #87A080?
- The complementary color is #9980A0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #87A080?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.37:1 and white text 2.85:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.