#855351 Color Information

Hex color code: #855351

#855351 is a pastel red color. In RGB it is (133, 83, 81), and in HSL it is (2°, 24%, 42%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameSienna
HEX
#855351
RGB
133, 83, 81
HSL
2°, 24%, 42%
CMYK
0%, 38%, 39%, 48%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #855351;
background-color: #855351;
border-color: #855351;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #855351;
border: 2px solid #855351;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#855351]
text-[#855351]
border-[#855351]
shadow-[0_0_10px_855351]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #855351, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #855351; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #855351; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #855351; background-color: #85535115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #85535120; border-left: 4px solid #855351; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #855351; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #855351 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

133, 83, 81

Red: 133 / Green: 83 / Blue: 81

HSL

2°, 24%, 42%

Hue: 2° / Saturation: 24% / Lightness: 42%

CMYK

0%, 38%, 39%, 48%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 38% / Yellow: 39% / Key: 48%

What color is #855351?

#855351 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #855351 to RGB:

rgb(133, 83, 81)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #855351 to HSL:

hsl(2, 24%, 42%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #855351 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 38%, 39%, 48%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel red tone, #855351 has RGB (133, 83, 81) and HSL (2°, 24%, 42%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #855351 is #518385, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #855169.

Use #855351 in CSS: color: #855351 or background-color: #855351. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #855351

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 3.35:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #855351?

#855351 is a pastel red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #855351?

#855351 in RGB is (133, 83, 81) - 133 red, 83 green, and 81 blue.

How to use #855351 in CSS?

Use #855351 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #855351?

#518385 (complementary), #855169 (analogous), and #553534 (lighter shade) work well with #855351.