Information about #872A12 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #872A12 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(135, 42, 18) (52.9% red, 16.5% green, 7.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 36 / 46 / 47 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#872A12 presents itself as a energetic, saturated red — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Sienna (#882D17). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Smokey Topaz (#832A0D) and Red Brown (#8B2E16).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(135, 42, 18)), which gives #872A12 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #872A12: 8.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.4:1 for black. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #872A12 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#872A12 color variations

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#872A12 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 #872A12

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

Sienna color link
Sienna

#882D17

Smokey Topaz color link
Smokey Topaz

#832A0D

Red Brown color link
Red Brown

#8B2E16

Countdown color link
Countdown

#922F1D

Rust Brown color link
Rust Brown

#8B3103

Brown Red color link
Brown Red

#922B05

Falu Red color link
Falu Red

#801818

Burnt Umber color link
Burnt Umber

#8A3324

#872A12 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#872A12
  • RGB135, 42, 18
  • CMYK0, 36, 46, 47
  • HSL12°, 76%, 30%
  • HSL Precise12.308°, 76.471%, 30%
  • HSV12°, 87%, 53%
  • HSB12°, 87%, 53%
  • HEX ID872A12
  • DECIMAL ID8858130
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB7.1%
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