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#87262E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #87262E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#87262E Color Information

#87262E RGB value is (135, 38, 46). The hex color red value is 135, green is 38, and blue is 46. Its HSL format shows a hue of 355°, saturation of 56 percent, and lightness of34 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 72 percent, 66 percent, 47percent.

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#87262E Color Meaning

Color #87262E radiates quiet intensity, noble restraint, and depth earned through time. #87262E near-black red pulls from gemstones stored in velvet boxes—deep, luminous, and never loud. Psychologically, color #87262E conveys passion that has matured into purpose; #87262E feels protective, not possessive. #87262E thrives in luxury wine labels, archival bookbinding, and legacy institutions where tradition signals trust. Unlike vibrant reds that scream urgency, #87262E whispers consequence. Spiritually, #87262E represents devotion that endures beyond peak emotion—commitment as daily practice. Use color #87262E when your brand must feel timeless, not trendy, and powerful without proclamation.

Color Conversion

Convert #87262E across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#87262E
RGB
rgb(135, 38, 46)
HSL
hsl(355°, 56%, 34%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 72%, 66%, 47%)
HSV
hsv(355°, 72%, 53%)
XYZ
11.1779 6.7344 3.2955
Yxy
6.7344 0.5271 0.3175
Hunter Lab
25.9507 1.1525 0.3088
CIE-Lab
31.1944 41.5448 19.0416

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red135 / 255 (53%)
53%
Green38 / 255 (15%)
15%
Blue46 / 255 (18%)
18%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta72 / 100 (72%)
72%
Yellow66 / 100 (66%)
66%
Key (Black)47 / 100 (47%)
47%

Color Variations

#87262E harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#87262E harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #87262E for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

8.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #87262E appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#87262E

protanopia

#5d5c2c

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #87262E;

Text Color

color: #87262E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #87262E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #87262E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #87262E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #87262E 0%, #53171c 100%);

#87262E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #87262E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.