#856960 Color Information

Hex color code: #856960

A subtle orange shade, #856960 appears as (133, 105, 96) in RGB and (15°, 16%, 45%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:

Color NameGray

HEX

#856960

RGB

133, 105, 96

HSL

15°, 16%, 45%

CMYK

0%, 21%, 28%, 48%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #856960;
background-color: #856960;
border-color: #856960;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #856960;
border: 2px solid #856960;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#856960]
text-[#856960]
border-[#856960]
shadow-[0_0_10px_856960]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #856960, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #856960; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #856960; 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 #856960; background-color: #85696015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #85696020; border-left: 4px solid #856960; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #856960; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #856960 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

133, 105, 96

Red: 133 / Green: 105 / Blue: 96

HSL

15°, 16%, 45%

Hue: 15° / Saturation: 16% / Lightness: 45%

CMYK

0%, 21%, 28%, 48%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 21% / Yellow: 28% / Key: 48%

What color is #856960?

#856960 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

607C85

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #856960 to RGB:

rgb(133, 105, 96)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #856960 to HSL:

hsl(15, 16%, 45%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #856960 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 21%, 28%, 48%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted orange tone, #856960 has RGB (133, 105, 96) and HSL (15°, 16%, 45%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #856960 is #607C85, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #85606A.

Use #856960 in CSS: color: #856960 or background-color: #856960. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #856960

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.19:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #856960?

#856960 is a muted orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #856960?

#856960 in RGB is (133, 105, 96) - 133 red, 105 green, and 96 blue.

How to use #856960 in CSS?

Use #856960 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #856960?

#607C85 (complementary), #85606A (analogous), and #594640 (lighter shade) work well with #856960.