Grayish Red

The color #856C69 is a grayish red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 108, 105 and HSL values of 6°, 12%, 47%.

Color Values for #856C69

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HEX:
#856C69
RGB:
rgb(133,108,105) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(6,12%,47%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 19%, 21%, 48%) Copied!

Color Composition of #856C69

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #856C69. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 42.4%
Blue: 41.2%

Contrast Analysis for #856C69

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 #856C69

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #856C69

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

Complementary Colors for #856C69

The complementary color for #856C69 is #698386. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #856C69

The analogous colors for #856C69 are #866975 and #867B69. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #856C69

The triadic colors for #856C69 are #69866C and #6C6986. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #856C69

These are the darker variations of #856C69. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A5654 and #50413F. This progression shows how #856C69 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #856C69

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9D8987 and #B6A7A5. This progression shows how #856C69. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #856C69

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #856C69. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #856C69

Companies and brands that incorporate #856C69 in their visual identity.

#856C69 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #856C69. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #856C69 is a grayish red with RGB values of 133, 108, 105 and HSL values of 6°, 12%, 47%.

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