Algae Green is a
cool light color with the hex code #87DEBE.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
135, 222, 190 in digital design or CMYK 39%, 0%, 14%, 13% for print applications.
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Algae Green
#87DEBE
Algae Green color values
- HEX
- #87DEBE
- RGB
- 135, 222, 190
- HSL
- 158°, 57%, 70%
- CMYK
- 39, 0, 14, 13
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Algae Green sits at 158° on the color wheel with 57% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the cyan 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, 190), 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 14Y 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Algae Green
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #87DEBE;
--brand-primary-rgb: 135, 222, 190;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#87DEBE',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 39%
M: 0%
Y: 14%
K: 13%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(135, 222, 190)
rgba(135, 222, 190, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #87DEBE?
#87DEBE is Algae Green, a cool light color with RGB values of 135, 222, 190. It has a hue of 158°, 57%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #87DEBE?
The RGB color code for #87DEBE is rgb(135, 222, 190). This means it contains 135 red,
222 green, and 190 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Algae Green a warm or cool color?
Algae Green (#87DEBE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #87DEBE in CSS?
You can use #87DEBE in CSS with:
background-color: #87DEBE; or color: #87DEBE; or as an RGB value: rgb(135, 222, 190). For print design, use CMYK: 39%, 0%, 14%, 13%.