#87A232 Hex Color
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The hex code #87a232 is a moderately muted lime with a yellow-green undertone and grounded, natural energy. It suggests growth, harmony, and dependability without feeling overly bright. Use it as a supporting brand tone or bold accent in nature, sports, gaming, and energy drink graphics; black text reaches strong contrast on it.
Questions about #87a232
What is #87a232 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87a232 is rgb(135, 162, 50), in HSL hsl(74, 53%, 42%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 69%, 36%.
Does #87a232 read as a warm or cool color?
#87a232 reads as a warm-leaning green because its yellow component outweighs its blue, while moderate saturation keeps the tone grounded rather than vivid. It can feel more earthy beside cool blues and more energetic beside warm neutrals.
What colors pair well with #87a232?
#87a232 pairs well with charcoal for readable, grounded layouts and with muted terracotta for a warmer nature-inspired palette. These combinations give the subdued lime enough contrast without making it look fluorescent.
Is #87a232 readable on white or black?
#87a232 has a 2.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.24:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.