#87787B Color Information

Hex color code: #87787B

A understated red shade, #87787B appears as (135, 120, 123) in RGB and (348°, 6%, 50%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#87787B

RGB

135, 120, 123

HSL

348°, 6%, 50%

CMYK

0%, 11%, 9%, 47%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #87787B;
background-color: #87787B;
border-color: #87787B;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #87787B;
border: 2px solid #87787B;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#87787B]
text-[#87787B]
border-[#87787B]
shadow-[0_0_10px_87787B]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #87787B, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #87787B; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #87787B; color: #000000; }

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 #87787B; background-color: #87787B15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #87787B20; border-left: 4px solid #87787B; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #87787B; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #87787B in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

135, 120, 123

Red: 135 / Green: 120 / Blue: 123

HSL

348°, 6%, 50%

Hue: 348° / Saturation: 6% / Lightness: 50%

CMYK

0%, 11%, 9%, 47%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 11% / Yellow: 9% / Key: 47%

What color is #87787B?

#87787B is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

788784

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #87787B to RGB:

rgb(135, 120, 123)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #87787B to HSL:

hsl(348, 6%, 50%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #87787B to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 11%, 9%, 47%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#87787B is a muted red color with RGB values of 135, 120, 123 and HSL of 348°, 6%, 50%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #87787B is #788784, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #877883.

Use #87787B in CSS: color: #87787B or background-color: #87787B. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #87787B

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.00:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #87787B?

#87787B is a muted red color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #87787B?

#87787B in RGB is (135, 120, 123) - 135 red, 120 green, and 123 blue.

How to use #87787B in CSS?

Use #87787B directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #87787B?

#788784 (complementary), #877883 (analogous), and #5F5456 (lighter shade) work well with #87787B.