Information about #87404A color

#87404A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #87404A belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(135, 64, 74) — 52.9% red, 25.1% green, 29% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 28 / 24 / 47. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #87404A reads as a softly balanced red and holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Cordovan (#893F45). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Orbit (#874748) and Zinger (#873D42).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(135, 64, 74)), which gives #87404A its character. If you plan to put text on a #87404A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.9:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#87404A color variations

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

#87404A 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 #87404A

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

Cordovan color link
Cordovan

#893F45

Orbit color link
Orbit

#874748

Zinger color link
Zinger

#873D42

Camelot color link
Camelot

#803A4B

Cha color link
Cha

#8C3F42

Solid Pink color link
Solid Pink

#893843

Brandy color link
Brandy

#87413F

Intrigue color link
Intrigue

#814743

Stiletto color link
Stiletto

#833D3E

Ameile color link
Ameile

#904947

Erotic color link
Erotic

#94414C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#87404A
  • RGB135, 64, 74
  • CMYK0, 28, 24, 47
  • CSSrgb(135, 64, 74)
  • HSL352°, 36%, 39%
  • HSL Precise351.549°, 35.678%, 39.02%
  • HSV352°, 53%, 53%
  • HSB352°, 53%, 53%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.529
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.290
  • GLSLvec3(0.529, 0.251, 0.290)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.529, 0.251, 0.290, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.529, 0.251, 0.290)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID87404A
  • DECIMAL ID8863818
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01