#855000 Hex Color
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#855000 is a deep, unsaturated brown with intense warmth. Its somber character suggests reliability and seriousness, making it useful for grounding moody designs or vintage branding. Pair this hex code with a soft cream or muted gold to lift the darkness. While it works well for accents, use it sparingly as a full background since its heavy, earthy saturation can easily dominate a layout.
Questions about #855000
What is #855000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #855000 is rgb(133, 80, 0), in HSL hsl(36, 100%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 100%, 48%.
How can I balance the intensity of #855000 in a design?
Pair #855000 with high-contrast, lighter neutrals like cream or muted off-whites to prevent the color from feeling too heavy or dominant. These lighter accents lift the darkness of this brown, maintaining a sophisticated and readable visual balance.
What mood does #855000 convey for branding projects?
This deep brown projects a sense of reliability, seriousness, and established tradition. It is an ideal choice for brands that want to communicate organic durability or a classic, vintage aesthetic without appearing overly aggressive or polished.
Is #855000 readable on white or black?
#855000 has a 6.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.14:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.