Color swatch image showing #87CF0C with RGB(135,207,12) values
Color swatch image showing #87CF0C with RGB(135,207,12) values

#87CF0C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #87CF0C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#87CF0C Color Information

#87CF0C RGB value is (135, 207, 12). The hex color red value is 135, green is 207, and blue is 12. Its HSL format shows a hue of 82°, saturation of 89 percent, and lightness of 43 percent. The CMYK process values are 35 percent, 0 percent, 94 percent, 19 percent.

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#87CF0C Color Meaning

Color #87CF0C embodies vibrancy, energetic renewal, and natural optimism. #87CF0C bright, yellow-green color #87CF0C evokes fresh spring foliage, illuminated landscapes, and active growth. Psychologically, #87CF0C stimulates alertness, creative engagement, and positive energy, fostering active mental focus and motivation. Culturally, color #87CF0C is present in contemporary design, eco-branding, and visual arts to communicate freshness, vitality, and forward movement. Spiritually, #87CF0C channels renewal, awareness, and lively energy, promoting growth, proactive engagement, and harmonious balance. Its luminous hue energizes while maintaining grounded natural inspiration.

Color Conversion

Convert #87CF0C across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#87CF0C
RGB
rgb(135, 207, 12)
HSL
hsl(82°, 89%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(35%, 0%, 94%, 19%)
HSV
hsv(82°, 94%, 81%)
XYZ
32.3709 49.8031 8.2547
Yxy
49.8031 0.3580 0.5507
Hunter Lab
70.5713 -9.8189 9.5629
CIE-Lab
75.9482 -47.1546 73.8848

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red135 / 255 (53%)
53%
Green207 / 255 (81%)
81%
Blue12 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

Cyan35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow94 / 100 (94%)
94%
Key (Black)19 / 100 (19%)
19%

Color Variations

#87CF0C harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#87CF0C harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #87CF0C for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#87CF0C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #87CF0C appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#87CF0C

protanopia

#a6a73b

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #87CF0C;

Text Color

color: #87CF0C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #87CF0C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #87CF0C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #87CF0C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #87CF0C 0%, #517c07 100%);

#87CF0C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #87CF0C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.