#87172C Color Information

Hex color code: #87172C

#87172C is a striking red color. In RGB it is (135, 23, 44), and in HSL it is (349°, 71%, 31%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameBrown

HEX

#87172C

RGB

135, 23, 44

HSL

349°, 71%, 31%

CMYK

0%, 83%, 67%, 47%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #87172C;
background-color: #87172C;
border-color: #87172C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #87172C;
border: 2px solid #87172C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#87172C]
text-[#87172C]
border-[#87172C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_87172C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #87172C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #87172C; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #87172C; 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 #87172C; background-color: #87172C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #87172C20; border-left: 4px solid #87172C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #87172C; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #87172C in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

135, 23, 44

Red: 135 / Green: 23 / Blue: 44

HSL

349°, 71%, 31%

Hue: 349° / Saturation: 71% / Lightness: 31%

CMYK

0%, 83%, 67%, 47%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 83% / Yellow: 67% / Key: 47%

What color is #87172C?

#87172C is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

178773

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #87172C to RGB:

rgb(135, 23, 44)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #87172C to HSL:

hsl(349, 71%, 31%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #87172C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 83%, 67%, 47%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#87172C is a eye-catching red color with RGB values of 135, 23, 44 and HSL of 349°, 71%, 31%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #87172C is #178773, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #871764.

Use #87172C in CSS: color: #87172C or background-color: #87172C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #87172C

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.19:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #87172C?

#87172C is a eye-catching red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #87172C?

#87172C in RGB is (135, 23, 44) - 135 red, 23 green, and 44 blue.

How to use #87172C in CSS?

Use #87172C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #87172C?

#178773 (complementary), #871764 (analogous), and #460C16 (lighter shade) work well with #87172C.