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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#87C70F — Citron
#87C70F is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 81° 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 #87C70F
- f9fef1
- e8fbc5
- d7f799
- c5f46e
- b4f142
- a2ee17
- 86c60f
- 699b0c
- 4b6f08
- 2e4305
- 101802
Color schemes using #87C70F
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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#87C70F FAQ
What color is #87C70F?
#87C70F is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 81 degrees, 86% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #87C70F?
#87C70F is rgb(135, 199, 15) in RGB, hsl(81, 86%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(32%, 0%, 92%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #87C70F?
White text on this background reaches 2.06:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.21:1.
What colors go well with #87C70F?
Its direct complement is #4F0FC7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0F2BC7 and #AC0FC7 gives you contrast without the vibration.