Information about #874F51 color

#874F51 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #874F51 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(135, 79, 81) (52.9% red, 31% green, 31.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 22 / 21 / 47 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #874F51 reads as a softly balanced earthy red and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Lotus (#8B504B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Rosy Finch (#7F4E52) and Antique Red (#7D4F51).

The recipe behind #874F51 is rgb(135, 79, 81), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #874F51 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.4:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.3:1. #874F51 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#874F51 color variations

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

#874F51 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 #874F51

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

Lotus color link
Lotus

#8B504B

Rosy Finch color link
Rosy Finch

#7F4E52

Antique Red color link
Antique Red

#7D4F51

Orbit color link
Orbit

#874748

Matrix color link
Matrix

#8E4D45

El Salva color link
El Salva

#8F4E45

Dull Purple color link
Dull Purple

#7F525D

Ameile color link
Ameile

#904947

Copper Rust color link
Copper Rust

#95524C

Tuscan Red color link
Tuscan Red

#7C4848

Plum Purple color link
Plum Purple

#8F4155

#874F51 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#874F51
  • RGB135, 79, 81
  • CMYK0, 22, 21, 47
  • CSSrgb(135, 79, 81)
  • HSL358°, 26%, 42%
  • HSL Precise357.857°, 26.168%, 41.961%
  • HSV358°, 41%, 53%
  • HSB358°, 41%, 53%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.529
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.318
  • GLSLvec3(0.529, 0.310, 0.318)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.529, 0.310, 0.318, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.529, 0.310, 0.318)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB31.8%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID874F51
  • DECIMAL ID8867665
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01