Color #87EEA0 Color / Colour Code #87EEA0
This page shows the hex color code for color #87eea0 (#87EEA0). The colour is a green tone with 75% saturation and 73% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #87EEA0 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#87EEA0 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 105, 135, and 165 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 135, 255, and 15 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #87EEA0
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 135 and saturation at 75%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 135 to 180 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 135 with its complement at 315 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #87EEA0
Lightness variations at hue 135 and 75% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #87EEA0
Design Use Cases for #87EEA0
Vibrant Brand Color
#87EEA0 has a strong 75% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Light Background Tint
#87EEA0 at 73% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Success & Growth Indicators
#87EEA0 falls in the green range (hue 135). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #87EEA0 (hue 135) to its complement at hue 315. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 165. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #87eea0, #ee87d4);
CSS Code for #87EEA0
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About Color #87EEA0 (#87EEA0)
#87EEA0 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 135 red, 238 green, and 160 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 135 degrees with 75% saturation and 73% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #87EEA0 is 198/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 43% cyan, 0% magenta, 33% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #87EEA0 against white is 1.42:1 and against black is 14.77:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.77:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EE87D4 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #87EEA0. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #A0EE87 and #87EED4, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #87EEA0
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #87EEA0?
- #87EEA0 is Color #87EEA0, a green color (colour) with RGB(135, 238, 160), HSL(135, 75%, 73%), and CMYK(43%, 0%, 33%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 198/255.
- Is #87EEA0 accessible for text?
- Against white, #87EEA0 has a contrast ratio of 1.42:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.77:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #87EEA0?
- The complementary colour is #EE87D4 (hue 315). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #A0EE87 and #87EED4. The triadic palette adds #A087EE and #EEA087 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #87EEA0 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #87eea0; or rgb(135, 238, 160); or hsl(135, 75%, 73%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 135 75% 73%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.