Information about #85474D color

#85474D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #85474D belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(133, 71, 77) (52.2% red, 27.8% green, 30.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 24 / 22 / 48 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#85474D presents itself as a mildly saturated red — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Orbit (#874748). Nearby in the Register you will also find Tuscan Red (#7C4848) and Rosy Finch (#7F4E52).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(133, 71, 77)), which gives #85474D its character. If you plan to put text on a #85474D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.0:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #85474D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#85474D color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#85474D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #85474D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Orbit color link
Orbit

#874748

Tuscan Red color link
Tuscan Red

#7C4848

Rosy Finch color link
Rosy Finch

#7F4E52

Intrigue color link
Intrigue

#814743

Lotus color link
Lotus

#8B504B

Cordovan color link
Cordovan

#893F45

Antique Red color link
Antique Red

#7D4F51

Ameile color link
Ameile

#904947

Matrix color link
Matrix

#8E4D45

Camelot color link
Camelot

#803A4B

Plum Purple color link
Plum Purple

#8F4155

El Salva color link
El Salva

#8F4E45

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#85474D
  • RGB133, 71, 77
  • CMYK0, 24, 22, 48
  • CSSrgb(133, 71, 77)
  • HSL354°, 30%, 40%
  • HSL Precise354.194°, 30.392%, 40%
  • HSV354°, 47%, 52%
  • HSB354°, 47%, 52%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.522
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • GLSLvec3(0.522, 0.278, 0.302)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.522, 0.278, 0.302, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.522, 0.278, 0.302)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.2%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID85474D
  • DECIMAL ID8734541
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01