#856F57 Color Information

Hex color code: #856F57

#856F57 is a pastel orange color. In RGB it is (133, 111, 87), and in HSL it is (31°, 21%, 43%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#856F57

RGB

133, 111, 87

HSL

31°, 21%, 43%

CMYK

0%, 17%, 35%, 48%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #856F57;
background-color: #856F57;
border-color: #856F57;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #856F57;
border: 2px solid #856F57;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#856F57]
text-[#856F57]
border-[#856F57]
shadow-[0_0_10px_856F57]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #856F57, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #856F57; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #856F57; 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 #856F57; background-color: #856F5715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #856F5720; border-left: 4px solid #856F57; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #856F57; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #856F57 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

133, 111, 87

Red: 133 / Green: 111 / Blue: 87

HSL

31°, 21%, 43%

Hue: 31° / Saturation: 21% / Lightness: 43%

CMYK

0%, 17%, 35%, 48%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 17% / Yellow: 35% / Key: 48%

What color is #856F57?

#856F57 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

576D85

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #856F57 to RGB:

rgb(133, 111, 87)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #856F57 to HSL:

hsl(31, 21%, 43%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #856F57 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 17%, 35%, 48%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle orange tone, #856F57 has RGB (133, 111, 87) and HSL (31°, 21%, 43%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #856F57 is #576D85, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #855757.

Use #856F57 in CSS: color: #856F57 or background-color: #856F57. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #856F57

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.41:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #856F57?

#856F57 is a subtle orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #856F57?

#856F57 in RGB is (133, 111, 87) - 133 red, 111 green, and 87 blue.

How to use #856F57 in CSS?

Use #856F57 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #856F57?

#576D85 (complementary), #855757 (analogous), and #564838 (lighter shade) work well with #856F57.