Information about #872D32 color

#872D32 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #872D32 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(135, 45, 50) (52.9% red, 17.6% green, 19.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 35 / 33 / 47 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #872D32 reads as a confidently colored 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 practically indistinguishable from Shiraz (#842833). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Flame Red (#86282E) and Xotic (#863336).

In RGB terms — rgb(135, 45, 50) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #872D32 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.5:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#872D32 color variations

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#872D32 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 #872D32

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

Shiraz color link
Shiraz

#842833

Flame Red color link
Flame Red

#86282E

Xotic color link
Xotic

#863336

Old Brick color link
Old Brick

#8A3335

Totem Pole color link
Totem Pole

#883531

Tall Poppy color link
Tall Poppy

#853534

Fast Lane color link
Fast Lane

#892431

Erica color link
Erica

#81332D

Pirate color link
Pirate

#902F37

Lollipop color link
Lollipop

#7F2838

Crab Apple color link
Crab Apple

#87382F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#872D32
  • RGB135, 45, 50
  • CMYK0, 35, 33, 47
  • CSSrgb(135, 45, 50)
  • HSL357°, 50%, 35%
  • HSL Precise356.667°, 50%, 35.294%
  • HSV357°, 67%, 53%
  • HSB357°, 67%, 53%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.529
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.196
  • GLSLvec3(0.529, 0.176, 0.196)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.529, 0.176, 0.196, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.529, 0.176, 0.196)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB19.6%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID872D32
  • DECIMAL ID8858930
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01