#87AF98 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated green has a soft, ashy quality that feels grounded and stable. Because it is highly desaturated, #87af98 works best as a supporting background tone rather than a dominant color. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys for a professional look, as black text provides excellent contrast against this shade. The hex code for this muted green is #87af98.
Questions about #87af98
What is #87af98 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87af98 is rgb(135, 175, 152), in HSL hsl(146, 20%, 61%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 13%, 31%.
Which colors pair well with #87af98 in a design layout?
Because #87af98 is highly desaturated, it excels when paired with dark, high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or slate gray for readability. It also creates a natural, earthy harmony when placed alongside warm, muted tones like terracotta or deep browns.
Is #87af98 suitable for use as a primary text color?
Avoid using #87af98 as a primary text color because its low saturation often creates insufficient contrast against standard light backgrounds. Instead, use this shade as a calm, supportive background element and reserve high-contrast black or dark gray for your text.
Is #87af98 readable on white or black?
#87af98 has a 2.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.61:1 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.