#87BF67 color
The hex color #87BF67 is a desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 52.9% red, 74.9% green and 40.4% blue (135, 191, 103).
Its hue angle is 98°, with 41% saturation and 58% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 29% cyan, 0% magenta, 46% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Dollar Bill (#85BB65), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.68:1).
#87BF67 color codes
| HEX | #87BF67 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(135, 191, 103) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(52.9%, 74.9%, 40.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(98, 41%, 58%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(98, 46%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 0%, 46%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(71.82, -34.1, 38.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(71.82, 51.47, 131.5) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.07, 43.391, 19.568) | |
| Decimal | 8896359 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #87BF67, 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 #87BF67 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.68:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #87BF67 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.68:1 | 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 #87BF67 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c5b360Protanopia
no red cones#bdae6cDeuteranopia
no green cones#86b9aaTritanopia
no blue cones#b0b0b0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #87bf67; }
.text { color: #87bf67; }
.border { border: 2px solid #87bf67; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(135 191 103 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #87bf67, #67bf73); }
Similar colors
#85bb65Dollar Bill#80bb66Leafy Greens#93c572Pistachio#88bb55Makin It Rain#74c365Mantis#80c872Emerald Rain#87b364Broccoli#79b465Bud Green
Questions
- What color is #87BF67?
- #87BF67 is a desaturated green, closest to the named color Dollar Bill. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #87BF67?
- The RGB value is 135, 191, 103: 135 red, 191 green and 103 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #87BF67?
- The complementary color is #9F67BF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #87BF67?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.68:1 and white text 2.17:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.