#855139 Hex Color
Dim Brown with a Warm, Ashy Core
Coffee labels, leather goods, and vintage branding often land on this muted brown. The hex code #855139 is dim and ashy, with red undertones that keep it warm despite its low saturation. It works as a dominant base in moody layouts, and white text reads clearly over it at about 6.5:1 contrast. Pair it with sage or dusty teal to break up the earthiness.
Questions about #855139
What is #855139 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #855139 is rgb(133, 81, 57), in HSL hsl(19, 40%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 57%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #855139?
Dusty teal and sage green balance its warmth, while cream keeps the palette soft. Skip bright oranges and yellows, since they crowd its muted, earthy character.
Is #855139 readable on white or black?
#855139 has a 6.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.23:1 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.