#87FAA8 Hex Color
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Not a muted sage or deep forest tone, this green glows with high saturation and lightness, giving it a fresh, almost neon sparkle. The hex code #87faa8 works best as an accent in eco, finance, or wellness palettes, since it can wash out next to white. Black text reads clearly on it at about 16.3:1 contrast, and knowing what colors make gray helps when you want softer, muted versions.
Questions about #87faa8
What is #87faa8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87faa8 is rgb(135, 250, 168), in HSL hsl(137, 92%, 75%) and in CMYK 46%, 0%, 33%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #87faa8?
Dark, grounded colors like charcoal, navy, or deep burgundy balance its brightness best. Avoid pale pastels, which make it look washed out rather than fresh.
Is #87faa8 readable on white or black?
#87faa8 has a 1.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.26:1 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.