#987787 Color Meaning and Information

#987787 Color Information

#987787 RGB value is (152, 119, 135). The hex color red value is 152, green is 119, and blue is 135. Its HSL format shows a hue of 331°, saturation of 14 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 22 percent, 11 percent, 40 percent.

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#987787 Color Meaning

Color #987787 reflects restraint, composure, and emotional maturity. #987787 dusty rose mauve (#987787) softens emotion through structure, creating a controlled and thoughtful presence. Psychologically, color #987787 supports emotional regulation and reflective thinking. #987787 encourages calm response over impulsive reaction. Culturally, #987787 appears in military history, heritage design, and refined interiors. Symbolically, #987787 represents discipline, emotional balance, and quiet dignity.

Color Conversion

Convert #987787 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

#987787

RGB

rgb(152, 119, 135)

HSL

hsl(331°, 14%, 53%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 22%, 11%, 40%)

HSV

hsv(331°, 22%, 60%)

XYZ

23.9189 21.6183 25.8338

Yxy

21.6183 0.3351 0.3029

Hunter Lab

46.4955 1.4573 -0.3145

CIE-Lab

53.6197 15.5883 -3.7809

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red152 / 255 (60%)

60%

Green119 / 255 (47%)

47%

Blue135 / 255 (53%)

53%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta22 / 100 (22%)

22%

Yellow11 / 100 (11%)

11%

Key (Black)40 / 100 (40%)

40%

Color Variations

#987787 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

#987787 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 #987787 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#987787

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.94:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.94:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.94:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #987787 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

#987787

protanopia

#8a8983

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #987787;

Text Color

color: #987787;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #987787;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #98778740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #987787;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #987787 0%, #5b444f 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #987787 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.