#855516 Hex Color
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Far from a rich chocolate brown, #855516 is a dry, muted brown with a tobacco feel. Its low saturation and mid-dark value give it an aged, mellow character that suits vintage packaging, coffee branding, and artisan labels. It works best as a supporting tone or large background, where white text holds about 6.3:1 contrast and passes WCAG AA.
Questions about #855516
What is #855516 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #855516 is rgb(133, 85, 22), in HSL hsl(34, 72%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 83%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #855516?
Soft cream, dusty teal, and deep burgundy all sit well against #855516. Its muted warmth also steadies cool grays, which makes it a dependable supporting tone in vintage and artisan palettes.
Is #855516 readable on white or black?
#855516 has a 6.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.30:1 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.