#87121C Color Information

Hex color code: #87121C

A vivid red shade, #87121C appears as (135, 18, 28) in RGB and (355°, 76%, 30%) in HSL. It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:
Color NameDark Red
HEX
#87121C
RGB
135, 18, 28
HSL
355°, 76%, 30%
CMYK
0%, 87%, 79%, 47%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #87121C;
background-color: #87121C;
border-color: #87121C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #87121C;
border: 2px solid #87121C;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#87121C]
text-[#87121C]
border-[#87121C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_87121C]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #87121C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #87121C; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #87121C; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #87121C; background-color: #87121C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #87121C20; border-left: 4px solid #87121C; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #87121C; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #87121C in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

135, 18, 28

Red: 135 / Green: 18 / Blue: 28

HSL

355°, 76%, 30%

Hue: 355° / Saturation: 76% / Lightness: 30%

CMYK

0%, 87%, 79%, 47%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 87% / Yellow: 79% / Key: 47%

What color is #87121C?

#87121C is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #87121C to RGB:

rgb(135, 18, 28)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #87121C to HSL:

hsl(355, 76%, 30%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #87121C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 87%, 79%, 47%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#87121C is a striking red color with RGB values of 135, 18, 28 and HSL of 355°, 76%, 30%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #87121C is #12877D, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #871256.

Use #87121C in CSS: color: #87121C or background-color: #87121C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #87121C

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 2.13:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #87121C?

#87121C is a striking red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #87121C?

#87121C in RGB is (135, 18, 28) - 135 red, 18 green, and 28 blue.

How to use #87121C in CSS?

Use #87121C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #87121C?

#12877D (complementary), #871256 (analogous), and #43090E (lighter shade) work well with #87121C.