#87351A Hex Color
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The hex code #87351a produces a dark, earthy red-brown with warm rust undertones. Its low lightness gives designs a serious, grounded mood, while moderate saturation adds heat without looking bright. Use it as a supporting color for autumn palettes, wine branding, formal layouts, or sports graphics. White text offers about 8.2:1 contrast for readable UI backgrounds.
Questions about #87351a
What is #87351a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87351a is rgb(135, 53, 26), in HSL hsl(15, 68%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 81%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #87351a?
#87351a pairs well with white, cream, and charcoal, which balance its dark, warm rust character without competing with it and help keep layouts readable, grounded, and suitable for accent areas or larger color fields. Use pale neutrals for clear contrast, or add muted autumn colors for a richer palette.
Is #87351a readable on white or black?
#87351a has a 8.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.55:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.