#85535B Color Information

Hex color code: #85535B

The hex color #85535B is a subtle red with RGB values of (133, 83, 91) and HSL of (350°, 23%, 42%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameSienna

HEX

#85535B

RGB

133, 83, 91

HSL

350°, 23%, 42%

CMYK

0%, 38%, 32%, 48%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #85535B;
background-color: #85535B;
border-color: #85535B;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #85535B;
border: 2px solid #85535B;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#85535B]
text-[#85535B]
border-[#85535B]
shadow-[0_0_10px_85535B]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #85535B, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #85535B; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #85535B; 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 #85535B; background-color: #85535B15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #85535B20; border-left: 4px solid #85535B; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #85535B; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #85535B in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

133, 83, 91

Red: 133 / Green: 83 / Blue: 91

HSL

350°, 23%, 42%

Hue: 350° / Saturation: 23% / Lightness: 42%

CMYK

0%, 38%, 32%, 48%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 38% / Yellow: 32% / Key: 48%

What color is #85535B?

#85535B is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

52847C

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #85535B to RGB:

rgb(133, 83, 91)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #85535B to HSL:

hsl(350, 23%, 42%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #85535B to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 38%, 32%, 48%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#85535B is a pastel red color with RGB values of 133, 83, 91 and HSL of 350°, 23%, 42%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #85535B is #52847C, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #845273.

Use #85535B in CSS: color: #85535B or background-color: #85535B. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #85535B

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.39:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #85535B?

#85535B is a pastel red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #85535B?

#85535B in RGB is (133, 83, 91) - 133 red, 83 green, and 91 blue.

How to use #85535B in CSS?

Use #85535B directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #85535B?

#52847C (complementary), #845273 (analogous), and #55353A (lighter shade) work well with #85535B.