#85856F Color Information

Hex color code: #85856F

A subtle yellow shade, #85856F appears as (133, 133, 111) in RGB and (60°, 9%, 48%) in HSL. It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#85856F

RGB

133, 133, 111

HSL

60°, 9%, 48%

CMYK

0%, 0%, 17%, 48%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #85856F;
background-color: #85856F;
border-color: #85856F;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #85856F;
border: 2px solid #85856F;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#85856F]
text-[#85856F]
border-[#85856F]
shadow-[0_0_10px_85856F]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #85856F, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #85856F; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #85856F; color: #000000; }

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 #85856F; background-color: #85856F15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #85856F20; border-left: 4px solid #85856F; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #85856F; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #85856F in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

133, 133, 111

Red: 133 / Green: 133 / Blue: 111

HSL

60°, 9%, 48%

Hue: 60° / Saturation: 9% / Lightness: 48%

CMYK

0%, 0%, 17%, 48%

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

What color is #85856F?

#85856F is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

6F6F85

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #85856F to RGB:

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

HEX to HSL

Convert #85856F to HSL:

hsl(60, 9%, 48%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #85856F to CMYK:

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

Color Meaning and Usage

#85856F is a subtle yellow color with RGB values of 133, 133, 111 and HSL of 60°, 9%, 48%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #85856F is #6F6F85, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #857A6F.

Use #85856F in CSS: color: #85856F or background-color: #85856F. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #85856F

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.58:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #85856F?

#85856F is a subtle yellow color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #85856F?

#85856F in RGB is (133, 133, 111) - 133 red, 133 green, and 111 blue.

How to use #85856F in CSS?

Use #85856F directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #85856F?

#6F6F85 (complementary), #857A6F (analogous), and #5C5C4D (lighter shade) work well with #85856F.