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HEX 856B5D - #856B5D, RGB(133,107,93) Color


Color Name: Pastel Brown*
Hex Color Code: #856B5D
RGB Color Code: RGB(133, 107, 93)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 19.5%, 30.1%, 47.8%



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What color is 856B5D?

The RGB color code for color number #856B5D is RGB(133, 107, 93). In the RGB color model, #856B5D has a red value of 133, a green value of 107, and a blue value of 93. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 19.5% magenta, 30.1% yellow, and 47.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 21° (degrees), 17.7 % saturation, and 44.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #856B5D has a hue of 21° (degrees), 30.1 % saturation and 52.2 % brightness/value.



Color 856B5D is cool or warm?

Color 856B5D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #856B5D? (For interior and product design)

856B5D 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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Light Color


Compare LRV 16 of #856B5D with dark and light Color




Is #856B5D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 856B5D 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 #856B5D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(133, 107, 93)
Red
133 (52.2%)
Green
107 (42.0%)
Blue
93 (36.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
19.55%
Yellow
30.08%
Key
47.84%

HSL

HSL(21deg, 17.7 %, 44.3 %)

Hue
21°
Saturation
17.70 %.
Lightness
44.31 %.

RYB

RYB(103, 114, 104)
Red
103 (40.3%)
Yellow
114 (44.7%)
Blue
104 (40.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
21°
Saturation
30.08 %.
Brightness / Value
52.16 %.

HWB

H: 21°

W: 36.47 %

B: 47.84 %

XYZ

X : 16.91

Y : 16.29

Z : 12.61

YXY

Y1 : 16.29

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 47.84%

M : 58.04%

Y : 63.53%


LRV

~ 16.3 %

Munsell Color System

9.2YR 4.6/2.5

CIE-Lab

L : 47.36

A : 8.11

B : 11.75

CIE-Lch

L : 47.36

C : 14.28

H : 55.38

CIE-Luv

L : 47.36

U : 17.39

V : 13.46

Hunter-Lab

L : 40.36

A : 4.13

B : 9.73






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #856B5D

Here are the colors similar to 856B5D. 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 - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#926F5B
Beaver
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#967969
Mocha
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
#986960
Dark Chestnut
ΔE - 8.02 (92.0% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 856B5D.

#7F6A5E
PANTONE 4272 C
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#8F7368
PANTONE 4090 C
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#87674F
PANTONE 875 C
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#866761
PANTONE 7615 C
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 856B5D.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 856B5D.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 856B5D.

#84604B
BS 04-B-21 - Sierra
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#7D594D
BS 04-B-23 - Brown
ΔE - 7.23 (92.8% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 856B5D.

#766A5E
RAL 7006 - Beige Gray
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)
#755847
RAL 8025 - Pale Brown
ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)


Paint color for Hex #856B5D

Here are the paint colors similar to 856B5D. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 856B5D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #856B5D to Dunn-Edwards

#876D5E
Wandering Road (DE 6076)
ΔE - 0.90 (99.1% similar)
#806B5D
Bannister Brown (DE 6069)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#896956
Art and Craft (DET 682)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#806852
Stockhorse (DE 6126)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 856B5D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #856B5D to Sherwin Williams

#85695B
Quartersawn Oak (SW 2836)
ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
#896656
Tanbark (SW 6061)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#8E725F
Nuthatch (SW 6088)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#7A6455
Cobble Brown (SW 6082)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 856B5D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #856B5D to Benjamin Moore

#886A59
Saddle Soap (2110-30)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#8C6D5E
Chocolate Pudding (1014)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#8C6F5D
Carob (AF-160)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#8E6E5F
Sorrel Brown (1236)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color 856B5D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #856B5D to Behr

#896E5D
Nut Brown (N190-6)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#7E6657
Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#8A6C57
Antiquities (MQ2-43)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#896754
Clay Pot (PPU3-17)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 856B5D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #856B5D to Valspar

#896B5E
Sea Lion Brown (2003-9B)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#846B59
Scented Candle (2006-9B)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#8B7161
Zanzibar Spice (2005-9B)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#826455
Brown Bark (2004-9B)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 856B5D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #856B5D to PPG Paints

#7D685B
Warrior (PPG1076-6)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#8A7265
Derby Brown (PPG1073-6)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#896757
Suede Leather (PPG1072-6)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#816B56
Salted Pretzel (PPG1077-6)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 856B5D similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #856B5D to Farrow & Ball

#736660
London Clay (244)
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)
#9B594F
Picture Gallery Red (42)
ΔE - 11.90 (88.1% similar)
#665F4B
Cardamom (CB5)
ΔE - 12.83 (87.2% similar)
#87847F
Mole's Breath (276)
ΔE - 13.17 (86.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#856B5D 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



856B5D
Pastel Brown*

5D7785
Cadet*


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 #856B5D?

Color that best contrast with #856B5D is #5D7785, color name is Cadet*
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 #856B5D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #856B5D is #5D7785, color name is Cadet*.





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