1. yellow-greens
2. neutrals
3. Sage

Color Sage yellow-green (#87ae73):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Sage yellow-green (#87ae73):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
yellow-greens

yellow-greens Family:
neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Sage / #87ae73

The HTML HEX code is #87ae73. The corresponding color name is "Sage". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 135%, Green (G): 174%, Blue (B): 115%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 22%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):34%, Black (K): 32%. In the HSL color space, #87ae73 has a hue of 100°, saturation of 27%, and lightness of 57%. The HSV representation is 100° for hue, 34% for saturation, and 68% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 67, a* (green to red) = -24, and b* (blue to yellow) = 26. The XYZ representation is X: 28, Y: 37, Z: 22. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6102, U (chrominance) = -0.0784, and V (chrominance) = -0.0709.

The decimal value of the color is 8892019. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999966. Variations of the colour are #BFD4B5 for a 20% lighter version and #567845 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #87ae73, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5709 Kelvin (5709K).

The approximate wavelength of #87ae73 is around 546.67nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Sage (Hex: #87ae73): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Sage, a color represented by the hexadecimal code #87ae73, shares similarities with natural elements such as the leaves of a eucalyptus tree, a serene meadow, or even a fresh bunch of thyme. This color emanates a soothing and earthy vibe, similar to the calming essence of a misty forest or the foliage in a peaceful garden. The hue of Sage exudes tranquility and complements organic materials like wooden furniture or soft linens, evoking a sense of harmony and natural beauty.

Tints and Shades of #87ae73 HEX color (Sage)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #87ae73, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #E1EBDC
• #C3D7B9
• #A5C296
• #87ae73
• #658356
• #44573A
• #222C1D
• #000000

Tones of Sage (#87ae73 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #87ae73, #849c78 is the less saturated color, while #87ae73 is the most saturated one.

• #849c78
• #85a077
• #86a576
• #86a974
• #87ae73
• #4b5446
• #424c3c
• #394532
• #303d29

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #87ae73;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #87ae73; }

.text {color:#87ae73;}

.background {background-color:#87ae73;}

.border {border:1px solid #87ae73;}