Information about #87AF2D color

#87AF2D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #87AF2D is classified in the Register under the Chartreuse Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(135, 175, 45) (52.9% red, 68.6% green, 17.6% blue), or CMYK 16 / 0 / 51 / 31 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#87AF2D is a confidently colored chartreuse that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Icky Green (#8FAE22). Nearby in the Register you will also find Lima (#7AAC21) and Sushi (#7C9F2F).

In RGB terms — rgb(135, 175, 45) — the green channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, black text reaches a 8.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 2.6:1. No one has named #87AF2D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#87AF2D color variations

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#87AF2D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #87AF2D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Icky Green color link
Icky Green

#8FAE22

Lima color link
Lima

#7AAC21

Sushi color link
Sushi

#7C9F2F

Limelight color link
Limelight

#99AD25

Sickly Green color link
Sickly Green

#94B21C

Impromptu color link
Impromptu

#9BB123

Pomelo color link
Pomelo

#96A53C

Leaf color link
Leaf

#71AA34

Sick Green color link
Sick Green

#9DB92C

Booger color link
Booger

#9BB53C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#87AF2D
  • RGB135, 175, 45
  • CMYK16, 0, 51, 31
  • CSSrgb(135, 175, 45)
  • HSL78°, 59%, 43%
  • HSL Precise78.462°, 59.091%, 43.137%
  • HSV78°, 74%, 69%
  • HSB78°, 74%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.529
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.686
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.529, 0.686, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.529, 0.686, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.529, 0.686, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB68.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color FamilyChartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID87AF2D
  • DECIMAL ID8892205
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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