Color swatch image showing #87266D with RGB(135,38,109) values

#87266D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #87266D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#87266D Color Information

#87266D RGB value is (135, 38, 109). The hex color red value is 135, green is 38, and blue is 109. Its HSL format shows a hue of 316°, saturation of 56 percent, and lightness of 34 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 72 percent, 19 percent, 47 percent.

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#87266D Color Meaning

Color #87266D evokes deep sophistication and controlled passion. Color #87266D is a rich, intense color, often associated with elegance, introspection, and reserved energy. Its darker tone grounds vibrancy with seriousness and refinement. Psychologically, color #87266D promotes focus, emotional stability, and measured expression of desires. #87266D reduces impulsiveness while nurturing deliberate action. In cultural contexts, #87266D shade is prominent in historical clothing, ceremonial decor, and artwork that emphasizes gravitas. Spiritually, #87266D symbolizes inner wisdom, maturity, and the mastery of emotional landscapes.

Color Conversion

Convert #87266D 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
#87266D
RGB
rgb(135, 38, 109)
HSL
hsl(316°, 56%, 34%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 72%, 19%, 47%)
HSV
hsv(316°, 72%, 53%)
XYZ
13.4451 7.6412 15.2343
Yxy
7.6412 0.3702 0.2104
Hunter Lab
27.6427 1.5888 -0.5634
CIE-Lab
33.2243 48.3488 -18.9592

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red135 / 255 (53%)
53%
Green38 / 255 (15%)
15%
Blue109 / 255 (43%)
43%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta72 / 100 (72%)
72%
Yellow19 / 100 (19%)
19%
Key (Black)47 / 100 (47%)
47%

Color Variations

#87266D 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

#87266D 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 #87266D 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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#87266D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

8.31:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.31:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.31:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #87266D 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

#87266D

protanopia

#5d5c5c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #87266D;

Text Color

color: #87266D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #87266D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #87266D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #87266D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #87266D 0%, #531743 100%);

#87266D Color FAQs

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