Color #87F047 Color / Colour Code #87F047
This page shows the hex color code for color #87f047 (#87F047). The colour is a green tone with 85% saturation and 61% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #87F047 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#87F047 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 67, 97, and 127 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 97, 217, and 337 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #87F047
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 97 and saturation at 85%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 97 to 142 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 97 with its complement at 277 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 #87F047
Lightness variations at hue 97 and 85% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #87F047
Design Use Cases for #87F047
High-Impact Accent
With 85% saturation, #87F047 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 61% lightness, #87F047 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Success & Growth Indicators
#87F047 falls in the green range (hue 97). 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 #87F047 (hue 97) to its complement at hue 277. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 127. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #87f047, #af47f0);
CSS Code for #87F047
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About Color #87F047 (#87F047)
#87F047 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 135 red, 240 green, and 71 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 97 degrees with 85% saturation and 61% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #87F047 is 189/255 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 44% cyan, 0% magenta, 70% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #87F047 against white is 1.44:1 and against black is 14.59:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.59:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #AF47F0 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #87F047. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DCF047 and #47F05B, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #87F047?
- #87F047 is Color #87F047, a green color (colour) with RGB(135, 240, 71), HSL(97, 85%, 61%), and CMYK(44%, 0%, 70%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 189/255.
- Is #87F047 accessible for text?
- Against white, #87F047 has a contrast ratio of 1.44:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.59:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #87F047?
- The complementary colour is #AF47F0 (hue 277). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DCF047 and #47F05B. The triadic palette adds #4788F0 and #F04788 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #87F047 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #87f047; or rgb(135, 240, 71); or hsl(97, 85%, 61%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 97 85% 61%; 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.