#855F6F Hex Color
Muted warmth with a mauve veil
A muted, warm pink with ashy mauve undertones, #855f6f has low saturation and low lightness for a matte, subdued mood. It works well as a supporting tone in cosmetics, romance, fashion, and floral branding, especially beside soft cream or ink navy. The hex code #855f6f supports white body text with about 5.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #855f6f
What is #855f6f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #855f6f is rgb(133, 95, 111), in HSL hsl(335, 17%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 17%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #855f6f?
#855f6f pairs well with soft cream for a gentle warm palette, while ink navy or charcoal adds stronger contrast without overpowering its dusty mauve character; these combinations suit editorial layouts, beauty packaging, and floral-inspired visual systems.
Does #855f6f read as a warm or cool color?
#855f6f reads as a warm pink because its mauve base carries red and subtle purple undertones, while its low saturation keeps that warmth restrained rather than bright, vivid, or overtly rosy in most palettes.
Is #855f6f readable on white or black?
#855f6f has a 5.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.86:1 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.