#855E17 Hex Color
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#855e17 is a dark, muted ochre with warm golden and earthy brown undertones. Its grounded character suggests comfort, strength, and reliability, while a touch of orange adds optimism and creative energy. Use it as a supporting brand tone for coffee, food, artisan, or autumn designs. White text reads clearly on it at about 5.8:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #855e17.
Questions about #855e17
What is #855e17 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #855e17 is rgb(133, 94, 23), in HSL hsl(39, 71%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 83%, 48%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #855e17?
#855e17 pairs well with white, cream, charcoal, and muted blue-green accents because these colors balance its earthy warmth while preserving its grounded ochre character in branding, packaging, interiors, and seasonal design palettes. Cream and white keep it lighter, while charcoal adds visual weight.
Does #855e17 look warm or cool?
#855e17 reads as a warm color because its yellow-orange bias and brown undertones place it closer to ochre and earth tones than cool greens or blues on the color wheel and in common palette use. It conveys steadiness, comfort, and restrained energy.
Is #855e17 readable on white or black?
#855e17 has a 5.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.61:1 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.