#855546 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #855546 is a dark reddish brown with dusty, ashy undertones and low saturation. Its matte depth brings seriousness and understated energy to moody backgrounds, supporting elements, and bold type. Use it beside cream or desaturated teal, though it can look muddy across large areas. White text reaches about 6.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #855546.
Questions about #855546
What is #855546 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #855546 is rgb(133, 85, 70), in HSL hsl(14, 31%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 47%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #855546?
#855546 pairs well with cream, muted teal, and warm gray because its dusty red-brown base gains separation without losing its subdued character. Use cream for softer layouts and teal for sharper contrast.
Is #855546 readable on white or black?
#855546 has a 6.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.38:1 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.