Red

The color #856551 is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 101, 81 and HSL values of 23°, 24%, 42%.

Color Values for #856551

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HEX:
#856551
RGB:
rgb(133,101,81) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(23,24%,42%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 24%, 39%, 48%) Copied!

Color Composition of #856551

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #856551. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 39.6%
Blue: 31.8%

Contrast Analysis for #856551

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 #856551

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #856551

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

Complementary Colors for #856551

The complementary color for #856551 is #517185. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #856551

The analogous colors for #856551 are #855157 and #857F51. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #856551

The triadic colors for #856551 are #518565 and #655185. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #856551

These are the darker variations of #856551. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A5141 and #503D31. This progression shows how #856551 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #856551

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9D8474 and #B6A397. This progression shows how #856551. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #856551

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #856551. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #856551

Companies and brands that incorporate #856551 in their visual identity.

#856551 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #856551. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #856551 is a red with RGB values of 133, 101, 81 and HSL values of 23°, 24%, 42%.

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