Information about #856D60 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #856D60 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(133, 109, 96) — 52.2% red, 42.7% green, 37.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 9 / 15 / 48. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#856D60 is a calm, restrained amber-leaning orange 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 a hair away from Lye (#7F6B5D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Triple Napa (#807361) and Ferra (#876A68).

The recipe behind #856D60 is rgb(133, 109, 96), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #856D60 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.4:1. #856D60 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#856D60 color variations

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#856D60 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 #856D60

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

Lye color link
Lye

#7F6B5D

Triple Napa color link
Triple Napa

#807361

Ferra color link
Ferra

#876A68

Wrangler color link
Wrangler

#80675A

Sand Dune color link
Sand Dune

#867665

Ignition color link
Ignition

#8B735A

Axis color link
Axis

#846C55

Triple Malta color link
Triple Malta

#8C7662

Russett color link
Russett

#7D655C

#856D60 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#856D60
  • RGB133, 109, 96
  • CMYK0, 9, 15, 48
  • HSL21°, 16%, 45%
  • HSL Precise21.081°, 16.157%, 44.902%
  • HSV21°, 28%, 52%
  • HSB21°, 28%, 52%
  • HEX ID856D60
  • DECIMAL ID8744288
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB37.6%
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