Grayish Red

The color #856B65 is a grayish red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 107, 101 and HSL values of 11°, 14%, 46%.

Color Values for #856B65

Below are the different color format representations for #856B65. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#856B65
RGB:
rgb(133,107,101) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(11,14%,46%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 20%, 24%, 48%) Copied!

Color Composition of #856B65

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #856B65. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 42%
Blue: 39.6%

Contrast Analysis for #856B65

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 #856B65

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #856B65

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

Complementary Colors for #856B65

The complementary color for #856B65 is #658086. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #856B65

The analogous colors for #856B65 are #86656F and #867B65. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #856B65

The triadic colors for #856B65 are #65866B and #6B6586. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #856B65

These are the darker variations of #856B65. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A5651 and #50403D. This progression shows how #856B65 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #856B65

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9D8984 and #B6A6A3. This progression shows how #856B65. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #856B65

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #856B65. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #856B65

Companies and brands that incorporate #856B65 in their visual identity.

#856B65 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #856B65. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #856B65 is a grayish red with RGB values of 133, 107, 101 and HSL values of 11°, 14%, 46%.

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