Information about #87473A color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #87473A is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(135, 71, 58) (52.9% red, 27.8% green, 22.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 25 / 30 / 47 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#87473A is a mildly saturated red that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Ironstone (#86483C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Paarl (#864B36) and Sparrow Brown (#8C4736).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(135, 71, 58)), which gives #87473A its character. On this background, white text reaches a 7.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 3.0:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#87473A color variations

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

#87473A color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#C6867A

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White

#FFFFFF

#87473A color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#6C382E

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#512A22

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Black

#000000

#87473A color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#875146

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#856660

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Grey

#808080

#87473A color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#873A4C

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#87473A 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
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#3A7B88
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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
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#3A5488
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#3A886E
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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
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#883A54
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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
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#3A8847
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#473A88
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#7B883A
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#3A7B88
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#473A88
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#54883A
#54883A

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#3A7B88
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#6E3A88
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Nearest named colors to #87473A

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

Ironstone color link
Ironstone

#86483C

Paarl color link
Paarl

#864B36

Sparrow Brown color link
Sparrow Brown

#8C4736

Brandy color link
Brandy

#87413F

Green Tea color link
Green Tea

#824B35

Nutmeg color link
Nutmeg

#7E4A3B

Mule Fawn color link
Mule Fawn

#884F40

Tandoori color link
Tandoori

#8D4532

Intrigue color link
Intrigue

#814743

Roman Ochre color link
Roman Ochre

#87523A

Stiletto color link
Stiletto

#833D3E

American Brown color link
American Brown

#804040

#87473A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#87473A
  • RGB135, 71, 58
  • CMYK0, 25, 30, 47
  • CSSrgb(135, 71, 58)
  • HSL10°, 40%, 38%
  • HSL Precise10.13°, 39.896%, 37.843%
  • HSV10°, 57%, 53%
  • HSB10°, 57%, 53%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.529
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.227
  • GLSLvec3(0.529, 0.278, 0.227)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.529, 0.278, 0.227, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.529, 0.278, 0.227)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22.7%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID87473A
  • DECIMAL ID8865594
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers14 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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