#87230D Color Information

Hex color code: #87230D

#87230D is a bold red color. In RGB it is (135, 35, 13), and in HSL it is (11°, 82%, 29%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameSaddle Brown
HEX
#87230D
RGB
135, 35, 13
HSL
11°, 82%, 29%
CMYK
0%, 74%, 90%, 47%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #87230D;
background-color: #87230D;
border-color: #87230D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #87230D;
border: 2px solid #87230D;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#87230D]
text-[#87230D]
border-[#87230D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_87230D]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #87230D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #87230D; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #87230D; 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 #87230D; background-color: #87230D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #87230D20; border-left: 4px solid #87230D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #87230D; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #87230D in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

135, 35, 13

Red: 135 / Green: 35 / Blue: 13

HSL

11°, 82%, 29%

Hue: 11° / Saturation: 82% / Lightness: 29%

CMYK

0%, 74%, 90%, 47%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 74% / Yellow: 90% / Key: 47%

What color is #87230D?

#87230D is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #87230D to RGB:

rgb(135, 35, 13)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #87230D to HSL:

hsl(11, 82%, 29%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #87230D to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 74%, 90%, 47%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#87230D is a striking red color with RGB values of 135, 35, 13 and HSL of 11°, 82%, 29%. This highly saturated hue evokes energy and excitement, making it suitable for popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #87230D is #0D7087, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #870D34.

Use #87230D in CSS: color: #87230D or background-color: #87230D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #87230D

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.28:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #87230D?

#87230D is a striking red color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #87230D?

#87230D in RGB is (135, 35, 13) - 135 red, 35 green, and 13 blue.

How to use #87230D in CSS?

Use #87230D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #87230D?

#0D7087 (complementary), #870D34 (analogous), and #411106 (lighter shade) work well with #87230D.