#856357 Color Information

Hex color code: #856357

A delicate orange shade, #856357 appears as (133, 99, 87) in RGB and (16°, 21%, 43%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#856357

RGB

133, 99, 87

HSL

16°, 21%, 43%

CMYK

0%, 26%, 35%, 48%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #856357;
background-color: #856357;
border-color: #856357;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #856357;
border: 2px solid #856357;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#856357]
text-[#856357]
border-[#856357]
shadow-[0_0_10px_856357]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #856357, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #856357; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #856357; 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 #856357; background-color: #85635715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #85635720; border-left: 4px solid #856357; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #856357; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #856357 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

133, 99, 87

Red: 133 / Green: 99 / Blue: 87

HSL

16°, 21%, 43%

Hue: 16° / Saturation: 21% / Lightness: 43%

CMYK

0%, 26%, 35%, 48%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 26% / Yellow: 35% / Key: 48%

What color is #856357?

#856357 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

577885

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #856357 to RGB:

rgb(133, 99, 87)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #856357 to HSL:

hsl(16, 21%, 43%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #856357 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 26%, 35%, 48%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft orange tone, #856357 has RGB (133, 99, 87) and HSL (16°, 21%, 43%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #856357 is #577885, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #855761.

Use #856357 in CSS: color: #856357 or background-color: #856357. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #856357

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.92:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #856357?

#856357 is a soft orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #856357?

#856357 in RGB is (133, 99, 87) - 133 red, 99 green, and 87 blue.

How to use #856357 in CSS?

Use #856357 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #856357?

#577885 (complementary), #855761 (analogous), and #564038 (lighter shade) work well with #856357.