Information about #855357 color

#855357 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #855357 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(133, 83, 87) (52.2% red, 32.5% green, 34.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 20 / 18 / 48 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #855357 reads as a softly toned earthy red and feels open and friendly. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Half Lumberjack (#845A53). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Dull Purple (#7F525D) and Rosy Finch (#7F4E52).

In RGB terms — rgb(133, 83, 87) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #855357 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.4:1. No one has named #855357 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#855357 color variations

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#855357 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 #855357

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

Dull Purple color link
Dull Purple

#7F525D

Rosy Finch color link
Rosy Finch

#7F4E52

Antique Red color link
Antique Red

#7D4F51

Dark Mauve color link
Dark Mauve

#874C62

Lotus color link
Lotus

#8B504B

Impulse color link
Impulse

#894961

Renaissance color link
Renaissance

#885A64

Deep Taupe color link
Deep Taupe

#7E5E60

Cannon Pink color link
Cannon Pink

#8E5164

Rose Taupe color link
Rose Taupe

#905D5D

Cosmic color link
Cosmic

#794D60

#855357 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#855357
  • RGB133, 83, 87
  • CMYK0, 20, 18, 48
  • HSL355°, 23%, 42%
  • HSL Precise355.2°, 23.148%, 42.353%
  • HSV355°, 38%, 52%
  • HSB355°, 38%, 52%
  • HEX ID855357
  • DECIMAL ID8737623
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB32.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB34.1%
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