Red

The color #856255 is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 98, 85 and HSL values of 16°, 22%, 43%.

Color Values for #856255

Below are the different color format representations for #856255. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#856255
RGB:
rgb(133,98,85) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(16,22%,43%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 26%, 36%, 48%) Copied!

Color Composition of #856255

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #856255. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 38.4%
Blue: 33.3%

Contrast Analysis for #856255

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 #856255

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #856255

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

Complementary Colors for #856255

The complementary color for #856255 is #567986. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #856255

The analogous colors for #856255 are #865661 and #867B56. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #856255

The triadic colors for #856255 are #568662 and #625686. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #856255

These are the darker variations of #856255. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A4E44 and #503B33. This progression shows how #856255 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #856255

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9D8177 and #B6A199. This progression shows how #856255. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #856255

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #856255. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #856255

Companies and brands that incorporate #856255 in their visual identity.

#856255 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #856255. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #856255 is a red with RGB values of 133, 98, 85 and HSL values of 16°, 22%, 43%.

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