Information about #87162E color

#87162E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #87162E is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(135, 22, 46) (52.9% red, 8.6% green, 18% blue), or CMYK 0 / 44 / 35 / 47 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #87162E reads as a energetic, saturated earthy red and sits comfortably between light and dark. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Antique Ruby (#841B2D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Claret (#7F1734) and Fast Lane (#892431).

The recipe behind #87162E is rgb(135, 22, 46), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #87162E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.2:1. #87162E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#87162E color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#87162E color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #87162E

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#87162E
  • RGB135, 22, 46
  • CMYK0, 44, 35, 47
  • CSSrgb(135, 22, 46)
  • HSL347°, 72%, 31%
  • HSL Precise347.257°, 71.975%, 30.784%
  • HSV347°, 84%, 53%
  • HSB347°, 84%, 53%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.529
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.086
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.529, 0.086, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.529, 0.086, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.529, 0.086, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB8.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID87162E
  • DECIMAL ID8853038
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01