#87ECBD Hex Color
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Light and lively, this pastel green has a minty freshness that reads clean rather than clinical. The hex code #87ecbd is bright enough to carry a background, and black text sits at about 14.8:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable on top of it. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for weight, and lean on it for spring themes, eco branding, or wellness layouts.
Questions about #87ecbd
What is #87ecbd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87ecbd is rgb(135, 236, 189), in HSL hsl(152, 73%, 73%) and in CMYK 43%, 0%, 20%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #87ecbd?
Deep teal and charcoal give #87ecbd the weight it lacks on its own, and a coral accent adds welcome warmth. Cream also works better beside it than stark white, which can wash it out.
Is #87ecbd readable on white or black?
#87ecbd has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.76:1 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.