Red

The color #855959 is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 89, 89 and HSL values of 0°, 20%, 44%.

Color Values for #855959

Below are the different color format representations for #855959. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#855959
RGB:
rgb(133,89,89) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(0,20%,44%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 33%, 33%, 48%) Copied!

Color Composition of #855959

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #855959. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 34.9%
Blue: 34.9%

Contrast Analysis for #855959

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #855959

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #855959

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #855959

The complementary color for #855959 is #5A8787. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #855959

The analogous colors for #855959 are #875A70 and #87705A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #855959

The triadic colors for #855959 are #5A875A and #5A5A87. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #855959

These are the darker variations of #855959. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A4747 and #503535. This progression shows how #855959 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #855959

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9D7A7A and #B69B9B. This progression shows how #855959. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #855959

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #855959. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #855959

Companies and brands that incorporate #855959 in their visual identity.

#855959 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #855959. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #855959 is a red with RGB values of 133, 89, 89 and HSL values of 0°, 20%, 44%.

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