Information about #85821D color

#85821D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #85821D is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(133, 130, 29) — 52.2% red, 51% green, 11.4% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 1 / 41 / 48. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#85821D presents itself as a energetic, saturated yellow — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Trendy Green (#7C881A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Pacifika (#778120) and Hazel (#8E7618).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(133, 130, 29)), which gives #85821D its character. If you plan to put text on a #85821D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.0:1. #85821D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#85821D color variations

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

#85821D 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 #85821D

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

Trendy Green color link
Trendy Green

#7C881A

Pacifika color link
Pacifika

#778120

Hazel color link
Hazel

#8E7618

Alibi color link
Alibi

#988422

Lemon Ginger color link
Lemon Ginger

#968428

Kombi color link
Kombi

#838931

Corn Harvest color link
Corn Harvest

#8D702A

Yukon Gold color link
Yukon Gold

#826A21

Bistre Brown color link
Bistre Brown

#967117

Pesto color link
Pesto

#7C7631

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#85821D
  • RGB133, 130, 29
  • CMYK0, 1, 41, 48
  • CSSrgb(133, 130, 29)
  • HSL58°, 64%, 32%
  • HSL Precise58.269°, 64.198%, 31.765%
  • HSV58°, 78%, 52%
  • HSB58°, 78%, 52%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.522
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.510
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • GLSLvec3(0.522, 0.510, 0.114)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.522, 0.510, 0.114, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.522, 0.510, 0.114)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB51%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID85821D
  • DECIMAL ID8749597
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01