#87AF66 Hex Code
Color Name: Asparagus
What is hex #87AF66 Color?
The color name of hex code #87AF66 is Asparagus. The RGB values are (135, 175, 102) which means it is composed of
33% red, 42% green and 25% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:23 M:0 Y:42 K:31. In the HSV/HSB scale, #87AF66 has a hue of 93°, 42% saturation and a brightness value of 69%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #87AF66 Color Codes
| Color Name | Asparagus |
| RGB Values | (135, 175, 102) |
| CMYK Values | (23%, 0%, 42%, 31%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (93°, 42%, 69%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999966 |
| Inverse Color | #785099 [Dark Lavender] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5777 C |
| Closest RAL | 6021 [Pale green] |
| Complementary Color | #8E66AF [Middle Blue Purple] |
| #87AF66 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #898989 |
| Desaturated | #8B8B8B |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #9B9B9B |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A1A1A1 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C9C9C9 |
Hex #87AF66 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #87AF66 is #8E66AF which is called Middle Blue Purple. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #87AF66 color is offered by #8E66AF. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #87AF66 are #66AF6A and #ACAF66, called Forest Green (Crayola) and Olive Green, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #87AF66 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #87AF66 are #6A66AF (Blue-Violet (Crayola)) and #AF66AC (Pearly Purple). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#87AF66 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #6687AF (Glaucous) and #AF6687 (Turkish Rose) along with #87AF66, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #87AF66 has #6687AF (Glaucous), #8E66AF (Middle Blue Purple) and #AF8E66 (Light Taupe). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #87AF66 contains #66ACAF (Crystal Blue), #8E66AF (Middle Blue Purple) and #AF6A66 (Copper Penny). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #87AF66 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #87AF66 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 87AF66 Color
Tints
9FBF85- ABC794
- B7CFA3
- C3D7B3
- CFDFC2
- DBE7D1
- E7EFE0
- F3F7F0
Tones
- 86A66B
- 85A16E
- 849C70
- 849873
- 839376
- 828E78
- 81897B
- 81857D
Shades
- 6C8C52
- 5F7B47
- 51693D
- 445833
- 364629
- 29351F
- 1B2314
- 0E120A
#87AF66 Color Patterns
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#87AF66 Honeycomb Pattern
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#87AF66 Houndstooth Pattern
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#87AF66 Trellis Pattern
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#87AF66 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
