Information about #87210D color

#87210D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #87210D belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(135, 33, 13) (52.9% red, 12.9% green, 5.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 40 / 48 / 47 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#87210D presents itself as a energetic, saturated red — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Smokey Topaz (#832A0D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Reddish Brown (#7F2B0A) and Kenyan Copper (#7C1C05).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(135, 33, 13)), which gives #87210D its character. If you plan to put text on a #87210D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.3:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#87210D color variations

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

#87210D 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 #87210D

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

Smokey Topaz color link
Smokey Topaz

#832A0D

Sienna color link
Sienna

#882D17

Falu Red color link
Falu Red

#801818

Red Brown color link
Red Brown

#8B2E16

Brown Red color link
Brown Red

#922B05

Rust Brown color link
Rust Brown

#8B3103

UP Maroon color link
UP Maroon

#7B1113

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#87210D
  • RGB135, 33, 13
  • CMYK0, 40, 48, 47
  • CSSrgb(135, 33, 13)
  • HSL10°, 82%, 29%
  • HSL Precise9.836°, 82.432%, 29.02%
  • HSV10°, 90%, 53%
  • HSB10°, 90%, 53%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.529
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.129
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.051
  • GLSLvec3(0.529, 0.129, 0.051)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.529, 0.129, 0.051, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.529, 0.129, 0.051)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB12.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB5.1%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID87210D
  • DECIMAL ID8855821
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01