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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#87AB8F — Sage
#87AB8F is a mid-tone desaturated green sitting at 133° 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 #87AB8F
- f6f9f7
- dae5dd
- bfd2c3
- a3bfa9
- 87ac8f
- 6c9975
- 577e60
- 44624b
- 314636
- 1e2b21
- 0a0f0b
Color schemes using #87AB8F
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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#87AB8F FAQ
What color is #87AB8F?
#87AB8F is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 133 degrees, 18% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #87AB8F?
#87AB8F is rgb(135, 171, 143) in RGB, hsl(133, 18%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 0%, 16%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #87AB8F?
White text on this background reaches 2.54:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.25:1.
What colors go well with #87AB8F?
Its direct complement is #AB87A3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A187AB and #AB8791 gives you contrast without the vibration.