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#87AE0A color code is #87AE0A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #87ae0a.

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#87AE0A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #87AE0A is 0.3544. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.60:1 against white and 8.09:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#87AE0A on white2.60:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#87AE0A on black8.09:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #87AE0A2.60:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #87AE0A8.09:1AAA

#87AE0A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #87AE0A?+
The hex code for #87AE0A is #87AE0A. In RGB it's rgb(135, 174, 10), and in HSL it's hsl(74, 89%, 36%).
What is the RGB value of #87AE0A?+
#87AE0A in RGB is (135, 174, 10). Written in CSS: rgb(135, 174, 10).
What is the CMYK value of #87AE0A?+
#87AE0A converts to CMYK(22%, 0%, 94%, 32%) for print. Hex equivalent is #87AE0A.
Is #87ae0a a warm or cool color?+
#87AE0A (#87AE0A) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 74° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #87ae0a belong to?+
#87AE0A belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 74°, 89%, 36% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #87ae0a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#87AE0A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.6:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #87ae0a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #87AE0A (#87AE0A) is 383 C Pantone 383 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #87AE0A in design

Practical guidance for using #87ae0a (#87AE0A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#87AE0A (#87AE0A) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #87AE0A (#87AE0A) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#87AE0A flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#87AE0A works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #87AE0A

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #87ae0a (#87AE0A). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Microsoft#7FBA00 · Microsoft Green