Red

The color #855F42 is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 95, 66 and HSL values of 26°, 34%, 39%.

Color Values for #855F42

Below are the different color format representations for #855F42. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#855F42
RGB:
rgb(133,95,66) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(26,34%,39%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 29%, 50%, 48%) Copied!

Color Composition of #855F42

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #855F42. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 37.3%
Blue: 25.9%

Contrast Analysis for #855F42

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 #855F42

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #855F42

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

Complementary Colors for #855F42

The complementary color for #855F42 is #426885. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #855F42

The analogous colors for #855F42 are #854246 and #858142. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #855F42

The triadic colors for #855F42 are #42855F and #5F4285. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #855F42

These are the darker variations of #855F42. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A4C35 and #503928. This progression shows how #855F42 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #855F42

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9D7F68 and #B69F8E. This progression shows how #855F42. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #855F42

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #855F42. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #855F42

Companies and brands that incorporate #855F42 in their visual identity.

#855F42 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #855F42. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #855F42 is a red with RGB values of 133, 95, 66 and HSL values of 26°, 34%, 39%.

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