Information about #856766 color

#856766 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #856766 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(133, 103, 102) (52.2% red, 40.4% green, 40% blue), or CMYK 0 / 12 / 12 / 48 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#856766 presents itself as a softly toned warm red — one that carries an easy, daylight feel. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Ferra (#876A68). Slightly further away sit Arabella (#85636E) and Falcon (#7F626D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(133, 103, 102)), which gives #856766 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #856766: 5.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 4.1:1 for black. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#856766 color variations

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

#856766 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 #856766

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

Ferra color link
Ferra

#876A68

Arabella color link
Arabella

#85636E

Falcon color link
Falcon

#7F626D

Lye color link
Lye

#7F6B5D

Deep Taupe color link
Deep Taupe

#7E5E60

Russett color link
Russett

#7D655C

Wrangler color link
Wrangler

#80675A

Renaissance color link
Renaissance

#885A64

Triple Napa color link
Triple Napa

#807361

Coffee Break color link
Coffee Break

#79695E

Promise color link
Promise

#936962

Riverstone color link
Riverstone

#797067

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#856766
  • RGB133, 103, 102
  • CMYK0, 12, 12, 48
  • CSSrgb(133, 103, 102)
  • HSL2°, 13%, 46%
  • HSL Precise1.935°, 13.191%, 46.078%
  • HSV2°, 23%, 52%
  • HSB2°, 23%, 52%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.522
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.404
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.400
  • GLSLvec3(0.522, 0.404, 0.400)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.522, 0.404, 0.400, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.522, 0.404, 0.400)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB40.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB40%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID856766
  • DECIMAL ID8742758
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01