#855A3C Hex Color
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#855a3c is a dusty, warm orange-brown with ashy undertones and moderate darkness, giving designs a mellow, grounded feel. It suits coffee, chocolate, artisan goods, autumn packaging, and vintage branding, where its earthy character suggests comfort and reliability. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or muted teal. White text reaches about 6.0:1 contrast. The hex code for this muted shade is #855a3c.
Questions about #855a3c
What is #855a3c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #855a3c is rgb(133, 90, 60), in HSL hsl(25, 38%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 55%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #855a3c?
Pair #855a3c with cream for a soft, warm composition, or use muted teal for contrast; these combinations suit packaging, branding, and other grounded visual designs.
Is #855a3c warm or cool?
#855a3c reads as a warm, muted orange-brown because its red and green values outweigh blue, while its grayness softens the warmth into a calm, grounded mood suited to coffee, chocolate, autumn, and vintage-inspired designs.
Is #855a3c readable on white or black?
#855a3c has a 5.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.52:1 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.