Grayish Red

The color #856D5F is a grayish red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 109, 95 and HSL values of 22°, 17%, 45%.

Color Values for #856D5F

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HEX:
#856D5F
RGB:
rgb(133,109,95) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(22,17%,45%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 18%, 29%, 48%) Copied!

Color Composition of #856D5F

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #856D5F. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 42.7%
Blue: 37.3%

Contrast Analysis for #856D5F

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 #856D5F

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #856D5F

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

Complementary Colors for #856D5F

The complementary color for #856D5F is #5F7886. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #856D5F

The analogous colors for #856D5F are #865F64 and #86815F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #856D5F

The triadic colors for #856D5F are #5F866E and #6E5F86. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #856D5F

These are the darker variations of #856D5F. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A574C and #504139. This progression shows how #856D5F darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #856D5F

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9D8A7F and #B6A79F. This progression shows how #856D5F. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #856D5F

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #856D5F. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #856D5F

Companies and brands that incorporate #856D5F in their visual identity.

#856D5F Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #856D5F. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #856D5F is a grayish red with RGB values of 133, 109, 95 and HSL values of 22°, 17%, 45%.

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