Information about #856A73 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #856A73 belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(133, 106, 115) — 52.2% red, 41.6% green, 45.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 11 / 7 / 48. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#856A73 is a softly toned pink-red rose that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Arabella (#85636E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Ferra (#876A68) and Empress (#7C7173).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(133, 106, 115)), which gives #856A73 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #856A73: 4.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 4.3:1 for black. #856A73 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#856A73 color variations

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

#856A73 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#856A73 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#856A73 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#856A73 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#856A73 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
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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
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#6B8185
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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
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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
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#73856B
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#6B7385
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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
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#6B7385
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Square

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

Square color scheme
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#81856B
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#6F6B85
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Nearest named colors to #856A73

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

Arabella color link
Arabella

#85636E

Ferra color link
Ferra

#876A68

Empress color link
Empress

#7C7173

Falcon color link
Falcon

#7F626D

Half Buffalo color link
Half Buffalo

#89756F

Old Lavender color link
Old Lavender

#796878

Kubrick color link
Kubrick

#8E7471

Quarter Oilskin color link
Quarter Oilskin

#82776E

Innuendo color link
Innuendo

#77696F

Soft Chocolate color link
Soft Chocolate

#867970

Weathered Grey color link
Weathered Grey

#776F6F

Purplish Grey color link
Purplish Grey

#7A687F

#856A73 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#856A73
  • RGB133, 106, 115
  • CMYK0, 11, 7, 48
  • CSSrgb(133, 106, 115)
  • HSL340°, 11%, 47%
  • HSL Precise340°, 11.297%, 46.863%
  • HSV340°, 20%, 52%
  • HSB340°, 20%, 52%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.522
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.416
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.451
  • GLSLvec3(0.522, 0.416, 0.451)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.522, 0.416, 0.451, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.522, 0.416, 0.451)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB41.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB45.1%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID856A73
  • DECIMAL ID8743539
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers32 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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