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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#87B97E — Pistachio
#87B97E is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 111° 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 #87B97E
- f6faf5
- d9e9d7
- bdd9b8
- a1c89a
- 84b87b
- 68a85d
- 548b4b
- 426c3a
- 2f4e2a
- 1d2f19
- 0a1109
Color schemes using #87B97E
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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#87B97E FAQ
What color is #87B97E?
#87B97E is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 111 degrees, 30% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #87B97E?
#87B97E is rgb(135, 185, 126) in RGB, hsl(111, 30%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(27%, 0%, 32%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #87B97E?
White text on this background reaches 2.27:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.27:1.
What colors go well with #87B97E?
Its direct complement is #B07EB9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #937EB9 and #B97EA5 gives you contrast without the vibration.