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HEX 856A55 - #856A55, RGB(133,106,85) Color


Color Name: Pastel Brown*
Hex Color Code: #856A55
RGB Color Code: RGB(133, 106, 85)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 20.3%, 36.1%, 47.8%



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What color is 856A55?

The RGB color code for color number #856A55 is RGB(133, 106, 85). In the RGB color model, #856A55 has a red value of 133, a green value of 106, and a blue value of 85. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 20.3% magenta, 36.1% yellow, and 47.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 26.2° (degrees), 22.0 % saturation, and 42.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #856A55 has a hue of 26.2° (degrees), 36.1 % saturation and 52.2 % brightness/value.



Color 856A55 is cool or warm?

Color 856A55 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #856A55? (For interior and product design)

856A55 has an LRV of nearly 16. By LRV value, it is a medium 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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#856A55

Light Color


Compare LRV 16 of #856A55 with dark and light Color




Is #856A55 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 856A55 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 #856A55 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(133, 106, 85)
Red
133 (52.2%)
Green
106 (41.6%)
Blue
85 (33.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
20.30%
Yellow
36.09%
Key
47.84%

HSL

HSL(26.25deg, 22.0 %, 42.7 %)

Hue
26.25°
Saturation
22.02 %.
Lightness
42.75 %.

RYB

RYB(107, 119, 103)
Red
107 (42.1%)
Yellow
119 (46.7%)
Blue
103 (40.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
26.25°
Saturation
36.09 %.
Brightness / Value
52.16 %.

HWB

H: 26.25°

W: 33.33 %

B: 47.84 %

XYZ

X : 16.47

Y : 15.95

Z : 10.81

YXY

Y1 : 15.95

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 47.84%

M : 58.43%

Y : 66.67%


LRV

~ 16 %

Munsell Color System

0.6Y 4.5/2.8

CIE-Lab

L : 46.91

A : 7.57

B : 15.87

CIE-Lch

L : 46.91

C : 17.58

H : 64.49

CIE-Luv

L : 46.91

U : 18.75

V : 18.22

Hunter-Lab

L : 39.94

A : 3.7

B : 11.92






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #856A55

Here are the colors similar to 856A55. 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.

#836953
Pastel Brown
ΔE - 0.89 (99.1% similar)
#926F5B
Beaver
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#826644
Raw Umber
ΔE - 5.15 (94.9% similar)
#987654
Pale Brown
ΔE - 6.79 (93.2% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 856A55.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 856A55.

#87674F
PANTONE 875 C
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#836A4E
PANTONE 4243 C
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#87715A
PANTONE 8005 C
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#7A614D
PANTONE 10374 C
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 856A55.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 856A55.

#84604B
BS 04-B-21 - Sierra
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 856A55.

#80643F
RAL 1036 - Pearl Gold
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)
#766A5E
RAL 7006 - Beige Gray
ΔE - 6.63 (93.4% similar)
#755847
RAL 8025 - Pale Brown
ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)
#89693E
RAL 8000 - Green Brown
ΔE - 7.16 (92.8% similar)


Paint color for Hex #856A55

Here are the paint colors similar to 856A55. 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 856A55 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #856A55 to Valspar

#846B59
Scented Candle (2006-9B)
ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)
#8B6A52
Brownie Scout (V084-5)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#8B7161
Zanzibar Spice (2005-9B)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#917158
Dark Toast (3001-9B)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color 856A55 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #856A55 to Behr

#8A6C57
Antiquities (MQ2-43)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#7F6551
Joshua Tree (N240-7)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#896E5D
Nut Brown (N190-6)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#816D5A
Kaffee (MQ2-49)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 856A55 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #856A55 to Dunn-Edwards

#806852
Stockhorse (DE 6126)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#896956
Art and Craft (DET 682)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#886E54
Big Stone Beach (DE 6132)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#876D5E
Wandering Road (DE 6076)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 856A55 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #856A55 to PPG Paints

#816B56
Salted Pretzel (PPG1077-6)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#8C6E54
Caravel Brown (PPG1079-6)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#8D725A
Cocoa Delight (PPG1078-6)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#7A634D
Fig Branches (PPG1085-7)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 856A55 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #856A55 to Benjamin Moore

#7F664E
Plymouth Brown (HC-73)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#886A59
Saddle Soap (2110-30)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#8C6F5D
Carob (AF-160)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#826C54
Deer Trail (1036)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 856A55 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #856A55 to Sherwin Williams

#7D644D
Tea Chest (SW 6103)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#8A6B4D
Steady Brown (SW 6110)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#89674A
Baked Cookie (SW 9098)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#85695B
Quartersawn Oak (SW 2836)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 856A55 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #856A55 to Farrow & Ball

#736660
London Clay (244)
ΔE - 7.95 (92.0% similar)
#665F4B
Cardamom (CB5)
ΔE - 11.59 (88.4% similar)
#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 12.90 (87.1% similar)
#9B594F
Picture Gallery Red (42)
ΔE - 13.14 (86.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#856A55 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



856A55
Pastel Brown*

557085
Payne's Gray*


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 #856A55?

Color that best contrast with #856A55 is #557085, color name is Payne's Gray*
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 #856A55?

Complementary or Opposite color for #856A55 is #557085, color name is Payne's Gray*.





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