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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#87A970 — Moss
#87A970 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 96° 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 #87A970
- f7f9f5
- dee8d8
- c6d6bb
- adc49d
- 94b380
- 7ca163
- 658550
- 4f683e
- 394b2d
- 222d1b
- 0c100a
Color schemes using #87A970
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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#87A970 FAQ
What color is #87A970?
#87A970 is a shade of moss in the green family. It has a hue of 96 degrees, 25% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #87A970?
#87A970 is rgb(135, 169, 112) in RGB, hsl(96, 25%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 0%, 34%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #87A970?
White text on this background reaches 2.65:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.94:1.
What colors go well with #87A970?
Its direct complement is #9270A9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7570A9 and #A970A3 gives you contrast without the vibration.