Information about #855353 color

#855353 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #855353 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(133, 83, 83) — 52.2% red, 32.5% green, 32.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 20 / 20 / 48. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #855353 reads as a calm, restrained red and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Half Lumberjack (#845A53). Nearby in the Register you will also find Rosy Finch (#7F4E52) and Antique Red (#7D4F51).

In RGB terms — rgb(133, 83, 83) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #855353 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.4:1. #855353 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#855353 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#855353 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #855353

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Rosy Finch color link
Rosy Finch

#7F4E52

Antique Red color link
Antique Red

#7D4F51

Lotus color link
Lotus

#8B504B

Dull Purple color link
Dull Purple

#7F525D

Lone Ranger color link
Lone Ranger

#87614F

Spicy Mix color link
Spicy Mix

#8B5F4D

Orbit color link
Orbit

#874748

Dark Mauve color link
Dark Mauve

#874C62

Roman Coffee color link
Roman Coffee

#795D4C

Copper Rust color link
Copper Rust

#95524C

Impulse color link
Impulse

#894961

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#855353
  • RGB133, 83, 83
  • CMYK0, 20, 20, 48
  • CSSrgb(133, 83, 83)
  • HSL0°, 23%, 42%
  • HSL Precise0°, 23.148%, 42.353%
  • HSV0°, 38%, 52%
  • HSB0°, 38%, 52%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.522
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.325
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.325
  • GLSLvec3(0.522, 0.325, 0.325)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.522, 0.325, 0.325, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.522, 0.325, 0.325)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB32.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB32.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID855353
  • DECIMAL ID8737619
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01