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HEX 855E38 - #855E38, RGB(133,94,56) Color


Color Name: Burnt Umber*
Hex Color Code: #855E38
RGB Color Code: RGB(133, 94, 56)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 29.3%, 57.9%, 47.8%



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What color is 855E38?

The RGB color code for color number #855E38 is RGB(133, 94, 56). In the RGB color model, #855E38 has a red value of 133, a green value of 94, and a blue value of 56. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 29.3% magenta, 57.9% yellow, and 47.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 29.6° (degrees), 40.7 % saturation, and 37.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #855E38 has a hue of 29.6° (degrees), 57.9 % saturation and 52.2 % brightness/value.



Color 855E38 is cool or warm?

Color 855E38 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #855E38? (For interior and product design)

855E38 has an LRV of nearly 13. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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#855E38

Light Color


Compare LRV 13 of #855E38 with dark and light Color




Is #855E38 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 855E38 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #855E38 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(133, 94, 56)
Red
133 (52.2%)
Green
94 (36.9%)
Blue
56 (22.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
29.32%
Yellow
57.89%
Key
47.84%

HSL

HSL(29.61deg, 40.7 %, 37.1 %)

Hue
29.61°
Saturation
40.74 %.
Lightness
37.06 %.

RYB

RYB(131, 134, 105)
Red
131 (51.5%)
Yellow
134 (52.5%)
Blue
105 (41.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
29.61°
Saturation
57.89 %.
Brightness / Value
52.16 %.

HWB

H: 29.61°

W: 21.96 %

B: 47.84 %

XYZ

X : 14.39

Y : 13.28

Z : 5.55

YXY

Y1 : 13.28

X : 0.43

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 47.84%

M : 63.14%

Y : 78.04%


LRV

~ 13.3 %

Munsell Color System

9.7YR 4.2/4.7

CIE-Lab

L : 43.18

A : 11.4

B : 27.9

CIE-Lch

L : 43.18

C : 30.14

H : 67.76

CIE-Luv

L : 43.18

U : 29.3

V : 28.51

Hunter-Lab

L : 36.44

A : 6.72

B : 16.48






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #855E38

Here are the colors similar to 855E38. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#805533
Burnt Umber
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#826644
Raw Umber
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#976638
Dark Buff
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#836953
Pastel Brown
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 855E38.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 855E38.

#835D32
PANTONE 7575 C
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#816040
PANTONE 7505 C
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#886032
PANTONE 6012 C
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#8C5C30
PANTONE 2319 C
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 855E38.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 855E38.

#80643F
RAL 1036 - Pearl Gold
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#89693E
RAL 8000 - Green Brown
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#745E3D
RAL 7008 - Khaki Gray
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)
#9D622B
RAL 8001 - Ochre Brown
ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 855E38.

#84604B
BS 04-B-21 - Sierra
ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)


Paint color for Hex #855E38

Here are the paint colors similar to 855E38. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar

Hex color 855E38 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #855E38 to Valspar

#84603E
Brown Button (V087-5)
ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
#8A5C30
Cedar Ridge (M154)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#8A5F3E
Gingerbread Brick (V085-5)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#826340
Village Lane (8004-17G)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color 855E38 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #855E38 to Behr

#86613F
Spice Bazaar (PPU4-18)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#846242
Burnt Caramel (MQ2-10)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#8F623B
Moroccan Spice (S250-7)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#8A6347
Leather Work (S240-7)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 855E38 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #855E38 to Benjamin Moore

#835E34
Autumn Bronze (2162-10)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#8F6541
Honeycomb (1120)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#8C663B
Desert Camel (2162-20)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 855E38 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #855E38 to Sherwin Williams

#8D623D
Leather Bound (SW 6118)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#815D40
Jute Brown (SW 6096)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#7B5838
Über Umber (SW 9107)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#8A6645
Craft Paper (SW 6125)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 855E38 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #855E38 to Dunn-Edwards

#8D6747
Wild Horses (DET 683)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#7F5E46
Rodeo (DEA 163)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#8F684B
Cedar Chest (DE 6112)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#8B694D
Neutral Valley (DE 6119)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 855E38 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #855E38 to PPG Paints

#8D6A4A
Slippery Stone (PPG1080-7)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#97653C
Ginger (PPG1082-7)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#75583D
Maple Syrup (PPG1084-7)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#926B43
Bourbon (PPG1083-7)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 855E38 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #855E38 to Farrow & Ball

#665F4B
Cardamom (CB5)
ΔE - 13.33 (86.7% similar)
#736660
London Clay (244)
ΔE - 13.47 (86.5% similar)
#9B594F
Picture Gallery Red (42)
ΔE - 14.20 (85.8% similar)
#A75346
Bamboozle (304)
ΔE - 15.49 (84.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#855E38 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



855E38
Burnt Umber*

385F85
Lapis Lazuli*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #855E38?

Color that best contrast with #855E38 is #385F85, color name is Lapis Lazuli*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #855E38?

Complementary or Opposite color for #855E38 is #385F85, color name is Lapis Lazuli*.





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