#855E5A Hex Color
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This dusty, muted red feels like a dim, earthy clay. Because it is highly desaturated, #855e5a serves best as a supporting background element rather than a bright accent. It works well paired with soft creams or warm grays to avoid a muddy look. White text reads clearly against this shade, meeting accessibility standards for body content. Use this hex code when you need a grounded, calm alternative to primary red.
Questions about #855e5a
What is #855e5a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #855e5a is rgb(133, 94, 90), in HSL hsl(6, 19%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 32%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #855e5a for a balanced design?
#855e5a works best when paired with neutral tones like cream or warm light gray to prevent a muddy appearance. These lighter backgrounds provide the necessary contrast to keep the composition legible while allowing the earthy quality of the clay to remain the focus.
Is #855e5a suitable for text on a website?
#855e5a is best used as a background color rather than for body text. Because it is a mid-tone, using it as a background with crisp white text ensures better accessibility and readability compared to using the color as a foreground element.
Is #855e5a readable on white or black?
#855e5a has a 5.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.74:1 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.