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Algae Green

#87DEB0

Algae Green is a cool light color with the hex code #87DEB0. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 135, 222, 176 in digital design or CMYK 39%, 0%, 21%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Algae Green color values

HEX
#87DEB0
RGB
135, 222, 176
HSL
148°, 57%, 70%
CMYK
39, 0, 21, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Algae Green sits at 148° on the color wheel with 57% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 57% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Algae Green is rendered as rgb(135, 222, 176), where the green channel leads at 222, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Algae Green translates to a CMYK breakdown of 39C 0M 21Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (39%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Algae Green

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #87DEB0;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 135, 222, 176;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#87DEB0',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 39%
M: 0%
Y: 21%
K: 13%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(135, 222, 176)
rgba(135, 222, 176, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

13 brand s with colors near 148° on the color wheel

Naver logo
Naver
Hulu logo
Hulu
MongoDB logo
MongoDB
Adyen logo
Adyen

Frequently asked questions

What color is #87DEB0?
#87DEB0 is Algae Green, a cool light color with RGB values of 135, 222, 176. It has a hue of 148°, 57% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #87DEB0?
The RGB color code for #87DEB0 is rgb(135, 222, 176). This means it contains 135 red, 222 green, and 176 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Algae Green a warm or cool color?
Algae Green (#87DEB0) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #87DEB0 in CSS?
You can use #87DEB0 in CSS with: background-color: #87DEB0; or color: #87DEB0; or as an RGB value: rgb(135, 222, 176). For print design, use CMYK: 39%, 0%, 21%, 13%.

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