Opium
Also known as: Twilight Mauve, Chocolaty, Warplock Bronze Metal, Antler
With its warm undertone, Opium (#987E7E) comes across as bold and energetic. Designers reach for it in food branding and sale banners. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.62:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Opium color codes
- HEX
- #987E7E
- RGB
- rgb(152, 126, 126)
- RGBA
- rgba(152, 126, 126, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 11%, 55%)
- HSV
- hsv(0, 17%, 60%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 17%, 17%, 40%)
- LAB
- lab(55.3 10.3 3.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(61.7% 0.032 18.1)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle red undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: rosybrown#BC8F8F · ΔE 9.3
- RAL 4009 — Pastel violet#A38995 · ΔE 6.7 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Opium works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Opium
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Opium by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 3.74:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.62:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Opium background: #000000
Palettes featuring Opium
Opium with its complement
Soft neighbors of Opium
Opium triad
Similar colors
- Hemp#987D73 · ΔE 4.9
- Earthbound#A48A80 · ΔE 6.3
- Woodhaven#9E7B6C · ΔE 7.1
- Hurricane#8B7E77 · ΔE 7.3
- Zinc#92898A · ΔE 7.4
- Equestrienne#A07569 · ΔE 7.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Opium is closest to Thundercloud.
Opium FAQs
What color is Opium?
Opium is a medium red with the hex code #987E7E. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 11% saturation, and 55% lightness.
What is the hex code for Opium?
The hex code for Opium is #987E7E. In RGB it's rgb(152, 126, 126), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 17%, 17%, 40%).
What colors go well with Opium?
Opium pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony, and with gray accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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