#855B51 Color Information

Hex color code: #855B51

#855B51 is a delicate red color. In RGB it is (133, 91, 81), and in HSL it is (12°, 24%, 42%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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HEX

#855B51

RGB

133, 91, 81

HSL

12°, 24%, 42%

CMYK

0%, 32%, 39%, 48%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #855B51;
background-color: #855B51;
border-color: #855B51;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #855B51;
border: 2px solid #855B51;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#855B51]
text-[#855B51]
border-[#855B51]
shadow-[0_0_10px_855B51]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #855B51, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #855B51; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #855B51; 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 #855B51; background-color: #855B5115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #855B5120; border-left: 4px solid #855B51; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #855B51; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #855B51 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

133, 91, 81

Red: 133 / Green: 91 / Blue: 81

HSL

12°, 24%, 42%

Hue: 12° / Saturation: 24% / Lightness: 42%

CMYK

0%, 32%, 39%, 48%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 32% / Yellow: 39% / Key: 48%

What color is #855B51?

#855B51 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

517B85

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #855B51 to RGB:

rgb(133, 91, 81)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #855B51 to HSL:

hsl(12, 24%, 42%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #855B51 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 32%, 39%, 48%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft red tone, #855B51 has RGB (133, 91, 81) and HSL (12°, 24%, 42%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #855B51 is #517B85, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #855161.

Use #855B51 in CSS: color: #855B51 or background-color: #855B51. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #855B51

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.61:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #855B51?

#855B51 is a soft red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #855B51?

#855B51 in RGB is (133, 91, 81) - 133 red, 91 green, and 81 blue.

How to use #855B51 in CSS?

Use #855B51 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #855B51?

#517B85 (complementary), #855161 (analogous), and #553B34 (lighter shade) work well with #855B51.