#87A728 Hex Color
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The hex code #87a728 marks a saturated yellow-green with a warm, olive-leaning undertone and medium-dark lightness. Its strong chroma brings energy and growth to calls to action, sports graphics, gaming interfaces, and nature-led branding. Use it as a focused accent beside charcoal or deep navy. Black text reads clearly on it at about a 7.6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #87a728
What is #87a728 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87a728 is rgb(135, 167, 40), in HSL hsl(75, 61%, 41%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 76%, 35%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #87a728?
The strongest pairings for #87a728 are charcoal, deep navy, warm cream, and muted terracotta, which temper its yellow-green intensity without making the palette feel dull or overly earthy in digital layouts. Use charcoal or navy for text and structure, then reserve terracotta for a small accent.
Where does #87a728 work best in a visual system?
#87a728 works best as a high-impact accent or supporting tone in calls to action, sports and gaming graphics, energy-focused branding, and nature-led campaigns, where its saturated, medium-dark profile can attract attention without covering every surface. Keep it off large backgrounds when a softer interface is needed.
Is #87a728 readable on white or black?
#87a728 has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.58:1 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.