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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#87E109 — Lime
#87E109 is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 85° 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 #87E109
- f9fef0
- e5fdc3
- d1fb96
- bdf969
- a9f73c
- 95f50f
- 7bcd09
- 60a007
- 457305
- 2a4603
- 0f1801
Color schemes using #87E109
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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#87E109 FAQ
What color is #87E109?
#87E109 is a shade of lime in the green family. It has a hue of 85 degrees, 92% saturation and 46% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #87E109?
#87E109 is rgb(135, 225, 9) in RGB, hsl(85, 92%, 46%) in HSL, and cmyk(40%, 0%, 96%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #87E109?
White text on this background reaches 1.64:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.8:1.
What colors go well with #87E109?
Its direct complement is #6309E1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #091BE1 and #CF09E1 gives you contrast without the vibration.