Color swatch image showing #87CF11 with RGB(135,207,17) values
Color swatch image showing #87CF11 with RGB(135,207,17) values

#87CF11 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #87CF11 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#87CF11 Color Information

#87CF11 RGB value is (135, 207, 17). The hex color red value is 135, green is 207, and blue is 17. Its HSL format shows a hue of 83°, saturation of 85 percent, and lightness of 44 percent. The CMYK process values are 35 percent, 0 percent, 92 percent, 19 percent.

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#87CF11 Color Meaning

Color #87CF11 embodies vibrancy, energetic renewal, and natural optimism. #87CF11 bright, yellow-green color #87CF11 evokes fresh spring foliage, illuminated landscapes, and active growth. Psychologically, #87CF11 stimulates alertness, creative engagement, and positive energy, fostering active mental focus and motivation. Culturally, color #87CF11 is present in contemporary design, eco-branding, and visual arts to communicate freshness, vitality, and forward movement. Spiritually, #87CF11 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 #87CF11 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
#87CF11
RGB
rgb(135, 207, 17)
HSL
hsl(83°, 85%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(35%, 0%, 92%, 19%)
HSV
hsv(83°, 92%, 81%)
XYZ
32.4057 49.8170 8.4380
Yxy
49.8170 0.3574 0.5495
Hunter Lab
70.5812 -9.8061 9.5292
CIE-Lab
75.9568 -47.0664 73.2775

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red135 / 255 (53%)
53%
Green207 / 255 (81%)
81%
Blue17 / 255 (7%)

CMYK Values

Cyan35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow92 / 100 (92%)
92%
Key (Black)19 / 100 (19%)
19%

Color Variations

#87CF11 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

#87CF11 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 #87CF11 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.

#FFFFFF
#87CF11

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 #87CF11 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

#87CF11

protanopia

#a6a73f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #87CF11;

Text Color

color: #87CF11;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #87CF11;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #87CF1140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #87CF11;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #87CF11 0%, #507c0a 100%);

#87CF11 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #87CF11 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.