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#87D4AC color code is #87D4AC. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #87d4ac.

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#87D4AC Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #87D4AC is 0.5522. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.74:1 against white and 12.04:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#87D4AC on white1.74:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#87D4AC on black12.04:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #87D4AC1.74:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #87D4AC12.04:1AAA

#87D4AC — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #87D4AC?+
The hex code for #87D4AC is #87D4AC. In RGB it's rgb(135, 212, 172), and in HSL it's hsl(149, 47%, 68%).
What is the RGB value of #87D4AC?+
#87D4AC in RGB is (135, 212, 172). Written in CSS: rgb(135, 212, 172).
What is the CMYK value of #87D4AC?+
#87D4AC converts to CMYK(36%, 0%, 19%, 17%) for print. Hex equivalent is #87D4AC.
Is #87d4ac a warm or cool color?+
#87D4AC (#87D4AC) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 149° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #87d4ac belong to?+
#87D4AC belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 149°, 47%, 68% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #87d4ac accessible for body text on a white background?+
#87D4AC on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.74:1 — 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 #87d4ac?+
The nearest Pantone match for #87D4AC (#87D4AC) is 563 C Pantone 563 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #87D4AC in design

Practical guidance for using #87d4ac (#87D4AC) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#87D4AC (#87D4AC) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #87D4AC (#87D4AC) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#87D4AC 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

#87D4AC 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.