#87AC89 color
The hex color #87AC89 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 52.9% red, 67.5% green and 53.7% blue (135, 172, 137).
Its hue angle is 123°, with 18% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 0% magenta, 20% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Verdant Haven (#84A97C), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.29:1).
#87AC89 color codes
| HEX | #87AC89 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(135, 172, 137) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(52.9%, 67.5%, 53.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(123, 18%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(123, 22%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 0%, 20%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.87, -19.6, 13.97) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.87, 24.07, 144.52) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(29.258, 36.461, 29.158) | |
| Decimal | 8891529 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #87AC89, 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 #87AC89 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.29:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #87AC89 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.29:1 | 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 #87AC89 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ada587Protanopia
no red cones#a7a18bDeuteranopia
no green cones#83aaa2Tritanopia
no blue cones#a3a3a3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #87ac89; }
.text { color: #87ac89; }
.border { border: 2px solid #87ac89; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(135 172 137 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #87ac89, #87ac9c); }
Similar colors
#84a97cVerdant Haven#76ad83Green Goddess#95b388Foliage#8aa282Mistletoe#7fb383Verde#8ca891OMGreen#88aa77Lush Fields#839e83Basswood Green
Closest common color name: Dark Sea Green.
Questions
- What color is #87AC89?
- #87AC89 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Verdant Haven. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #87AC89?
- The RGB value is 135, 172, 137: 135 red, 172 green and 137 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #87AC89?
- The complementary color is #AC87AA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #87AC89?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.29:1 and white text 2.53:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.