#855B54 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #855b54 is a dark, warm red with brown-gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation feels restrained, while the red base still suggests energy and urgency. Use it as a supporting tone with cream, navy, or charcoal in branding and interfaces. White text reaches about 5.8:1 contrast on this hex code.
Questions about #855b54
What is #855b54 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #855b54 is rgb(133, 91, 84), in HSL hsl(9, 23%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 37%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #855b54?
#855b54 pairs well with cream, navy, and charcoal because they balance its dusty warm-red base while preserving its restrained, matte feel across branding, interfaces, editorial palettes, and polished digital layouts.
What mood does #855b54 create in a design?
#855b54 creates a restrained, grounded mood through its dark red base, low saturation, and brown-gray undertones, making it useful as a supporting color for editorial layouts, interfaces, packaging, or branding that needs warmth without bright intensity.
Is #855b54 readable on white or black?
#855b54 has a 5.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.62:1 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.