Tulip (#FF878D)
The hex code for Tulip is #FF878D. It is rgb(255, 135, 141) in RGB, hsl(357, 100%, 76%) in HSL, and about cmyk(0%, 47%, 45%, 0%) in CMYK — a light red. Black text is the more readable choice on this background.
#FF878Drgb(255, 135, 141)hsl(357, 100%, 76%)hsv(357, 47%, 100%)cmyk(0%, 47%, 45%, 0%)oklch(75.8% 0.146 18)lab(70.34% 46.86 18.66)lch(70.34% 50.43 21.71)Colors Closest to Tulip
Tulip is a registered color name. These are the named colors nearest to it, measured as CIE76 distance in CIELAB — a perceptual scale, so the ordering matches what the eye sees rather than how close the raw RGB numbers happen to sit.
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#FF878D Channel Values
How Tulip breaks down in each color model. Hue is measured in degrees around the color wheel; saturation, lightness, and the CMYK inks are percentages.
| Model | Channels | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | R 255 · G 135 · B 141 | 8-bit channels as sent to the display |
| HSL | H 357° · S 100% · L 76% | Easiest model for building lighter and darker variants |
| HSV | H 357° · S 47% · V 100% | Matches the picker in most design tools |
| CMYK | C 0% · M 47% · Y 45% · K 0% | Approximate ink mix; confirm with an ICC profile before printing |
| Luminance | 2.31:1 vs white · 9.1:1 vs black | WCAG 2.2 relative-luminance contrast ratios |
Text Contrast & Accessibility
WCAG 2.2 contrast ratios for text on a Tulip background. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1. Contrast is one check, not a full accessibility review.
Need a specific ratio against another background? Open #FF878D in the contrast checker.
Colors That Go With Tulip
Pairings derived from color-wheel relationships. The complementary color sits opposite Tulip; analogous colors sit beside it; triadic and split-complementary sets spread evenly around the wheel. Select any swatch for its own breakdown.
Tints & Shades of Tulip
Lighter tints and darker shades built by moving the lightness channel while holding hue and saturation, which is what you want for hover states, backgrounds, and text variants.
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How Tulip Looks with Color Vision Deficiency
Simulated with the Viénot, Brettel & Mollon LMS projection model. Anomalous types are rendered as partial versions of the matching dichromacy, which is an approximation rather than a per-person clinical model.
#FF878D#A4A48C#CF998D#BABA88#D9A88A#FF8888#FF878A#ABABABUsing #FF878D in Code
Copy-ready declarations for the places this color usually ends up.
--tulip: #FF878D;background-color: #FF878D;colors: { 'tulip': '#FF878D' }Color(red: 1.000, green: 0.529, blue: 0.553)<color name="tulip">#FF878D</color>fill="#FF878D"More Red Colors
Tulip sits in the redfamily. These are its neighbours across that family's full range, each with its own breakdown.
#FF878D Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hex code for Tulip?
The hex code for Tulip is #FF878D. That is rgb(255, 135, 141) in RGB, hsl(357, 100%, 76%) in HSL, and approximately cmyk(0%, 47%, 45%, 0%) in CMYK.
What is the RGB value of #FF878D?
#FF878D is rgb(255, 135, 141) — red 255, green 135, and blue 141 on the 0-255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of #FF878D?
#FF878D converts to approximately cmyk(0%, 47%, 45%, 0%). CMYK output is a mathematical approximation for planning; confirm production print colors with your printer and ICC profile.
Should text on #FF878D be black or white?
Black text is the more readable choice. #FF878D scores 2.31:1 against white and 9.1:1 against black, and WCAG 2.2 asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal body text.
Can I write #FF878D as a CSS color keyword?
No. #FF878D is not one of the CSS color keywords, so it has to be written as a hex, rgb() or hsl() value. The closest keyword is lightcoral (#F08080) at a CIE76 distance of 5.12, which is clearly related but distinguishable side by side.
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