#87987E Hex Code
Color Name: Artichoke
What is hex #87987E Color?
The color name of hex code #87987E is Artichoke. The RGB values are (135, 152, 126) which means it is composed of
33% red, 37% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:11 M:0 Y:17 K:40. In the HSV/HSB scale, #87987E has a hue of 99°, 17% saturation and a brightness value of 60%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #87987E Color Codes
| Color Name | Artichoke |
| RGB Values | (135, 152, 126) |
| CMYK Values | (11%, 0%, 17%, 40%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (99°, 17%, 60%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999966 |
| Inverse Color | #786781 [Old Lavender] |
| Closest Pantone® | 415 C |
| Closest RAL | 6021 [Pale green] |
| Complementary Color | #8F7E98 [Mountbatten Pink] |
| #87987E Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #8A8A8A |
| Desaturated | #8B8B8B |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #909090 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #939393 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C1C1C1 |
Hex #87987E Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #87987E is #8F7E98 which is called Mountbatten Pink. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #87987E color is offered by #8F7E98. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #87987E are #7E9882 and #94987E, called Dolphin Gray and Artichoke, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #87987E with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #87987E are #827E98 (Roman Silver) and #987E94 (Mountbatten Pink). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#87987E triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #7E8798 (Roman Silver) and #987E87 (Mountbatten Pink) along with #87987E, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #87987E has #7E8798 (Roman Silver), #8F7E98 (Mountbatten Pink) and #988F7E (Artichoke). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #87987E contains #7E9498 (Roman Silver), #8F7E98 (Mountbatten Pink) and #98827E (Cinereous). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #87987E Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #87987E rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 87987E Color
Tints
9FAD98- ABB7A5
- B7C1B2
- C3CCBF
- CFD6CB
- DBE0D8
- E7EAE5
- F3F5F2
Tones
- 86937E
- 85917F
- 848E7F
- 848C7F
- 838A7F
- 82877F
- 818580
- 818280
Shades
- 6C7A65
- 5F6A58
- 515B4C
- 444C3F
- 363D32
- 292E26
- 1B1E19
- 0E0F0D
#87987E Color Patterns
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#87987E Honeycomb Pattern
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#87987E Houndstooth Pattern
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#87987E Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
