#887F8E Hex Code
Color Name: Taupe Gray
What is hex #887F8E Color?
The color name of hex code #887F8E is Taupe Gray. The RGB values are (136, 127, 142) which means it is composed of
34% red, 31% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:4 M:11 Y:0 K:44. In the HSV/HSB scale, #887F8E has a hue of 276°, 11% saturation and a brightness value of 56%.
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 #887F8E Color Codes
| Color Name | Taupe Gray |
| RGB Values | (136, 127, 142) |
| CMYK Values | (4%, 11%, 0%, 44%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (276°, 11%, 56%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #996699 |
| Inverse Color | #778071 [Smoke] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 8 C |
| Closest RAL | 7046 [Telegrey 2] |
| Complementary Color | #858E7F [Dolphin Gray] |
| #887F8E Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #878787 |
| Desaturated | #878787 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #838383 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #828282 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B7B7B7 |
Hex #887F8E Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #887F8E is #858E7F which is called Dolphin Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #887F8E color is offered by #858E7F. 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 #887F8E are #8E7F8D and #817F8E, called Taupe Gray and Taupe Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #887F8E 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 #887F8E are #8D8E7F (Middle Grey) and #7F8E81 (Dolphin Gray). 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
#887F8E triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8E887F (Middle Grey) and #7F8E88 (Dolphin Gray) along with #887F8E, 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 #887F8E has #8E887F (Middle Grey), #858E7F (Dolphin Gray) and #7F858E (Roman Silver). 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 #887F8E contains #8E817F (Rocket Metallic), #858E7F (Dolphin Gray) and #7F8D8E (Roman Silver). 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 #887F8E Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #887F8E 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 887F8E Color
Tints
A099A5- ACA5B0
- B8B2BB
- C4BFC7
- CFCCD2
- DBD9DD
- E7E5E8
- F3F2F4
Tones
- 867F8B
- 867F8A
- 857F88
- 848087
- 838086
- 828084
- 828083
- 818081
Shades
- 6D6672
- 5F5963
- 524C55
- 444047
- 363339
- 29262B
- 1B191C
- 0E0D0E
#887F8E Color Patterns
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#887F8E Gingham Checks
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#887F8E Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#887F8E Polka Dots Pattern
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#887F8E Honeycomb Pattern
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#887F8E Leaves Pattern
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#887F8E Houndstooth Pattern
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#887F8E Trellis Pattern
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#887F8E Plaid Pattern
#887F8E Color Interior Ideas
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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.
