Information about #87494F color

#87494F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #87494F belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(135, 73, 79) (52.9% red, 28.6% green, 31% blue), or CMYK 0 / 24 / 22 / 47 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A softly balanced red, #87494F sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Orbit (#874748). Nearby in the Register you will also find Lotus (#8B504B) and Rosy Finch (#7F4E52).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(135, 73, 79)), which gives #87494F its character. If you plan to put text on a #87494F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.1:1. #87494F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#87494F color variations

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

#87494F 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 #87494F

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

Orbit color link
Orbit

#874748

Lotus color link
Lotus

#8B504B

Rosy Finch color link
Rosy Finch

#7F4E52

Antique Red color link
Antique Red

#7D4F51

Ameile color link
Ameile

#904947

Plum Purple color link
Plum Purple

#8F4155

Matrix color link
Matrix

#8E4D45

Tuscan Red color link
Tuscan Red

#7C4848

Intrigue color link
Intrigue

#814743

El Salva color link
El Salva

#8F4E45

Cordovan color link
Cordovan

#893F45

Erotic color link
Erotic

#94414C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#87494F
  • RGB135, 73, 79
  • CMYK0, 24, 22, 47
  • CSSrgb(135, 73, 79)
  • HSL354°, 30%, 41%
  • HSL Precise354.194°, 29.808%, 40.784%
  • HSV354°, 46%, 53%
  • HSB354°, 46%, 53%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.529
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • GLSLvec3(0.529, 0.286, 0.310)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.529, 0.286, 0.310, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.529, 0.286, 0.310)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB31%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID87494F
  • DECIMAL ID8866127
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01