#87A50E Hex Color
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A saturated, lime-green hue, #87a50e carries high intensity and visual weight. Because it is so loud, this shade works best as a 10% accent color rather than a large-scale background. It pairs well with charcoal or deep slate, which helps ground the brightness. For those curious about mixing gray, this bold green remains legible with black text, as the hex code offers excellent contrast.
Questions about #87a50e
What is #87a50e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87a50e is rgb(135, 165, 14), in HSL hsl(72, 84%, 35%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 92%, 35%.
How should I use #87a50e in design projects?
#87a50e is a high-intensity color that works best as a 10% accent rather than a primary background. It carries significant visual weight, so using it sparingly against neutral backgrounds like charcoal or deep slate creates a professional, balanced look.
Is #87a50e readable on white or black?
#87a50e has a 2.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.41:1 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.