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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#87A484 — Sage
#87A484 is a mid-tone desaturated green sitting at 114° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #87A484
- f6f8f6
- dce5db
- c2d1c0
- a8bda5
- 8da98a
- 73956f
- 5e7b5b
- 496047
- 354533
- 202a1f
- 0b0f0b
Color schemes using #87A484
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#87A484 FAQ
What color is #87A484?
#87A484 is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 114 degrees, 15% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #87A484?
#87A484 is rgb(135, 164, 132) in RGB, hsl(114, 15%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 0%, 20%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #87A484?
White text on this background reaches 2.74:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.67:1.
What colors go well with #87A484?
Its direct complement is #A184A4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9184A4 and #A48497 gives you contrast without the vibration.