Information about #856B67 color

#856B67 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #856B67 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(133, 107, 103) (52.2% red, 42% green, 40.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 10 / 12 / 48 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#856B67 is a calm, restrained earthy red that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Ferra (#876A68). Nearby in the Register you will also find Arabella (#85636E) and Triple Napa (#807361).

In RGB terms — rgb(133, 107, 103) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #856B67 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.3:1. #856B67 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#856B67 color variations

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

#856B67 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 #856B67

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

Triple Napa color link
Triple Napa

#807361

Sand Dune color link
Sand Dune

#867665

Lye color link
Lye

#7F6B5D

Falcon color link
Falcon

#7F626D

Riverstone color link
Riverstone

#797067

Half Buffalo color link
Half Buffalo

#89756F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#856B67
  • RGB133, 107, 103
  • CMYK0, 10, 12, 48
  • CSSrgb(133, 107, 103)
  • HSL8°, 13%, 46%
  • HSL Precise8°, 12.712%, 46.275%
  • HSV8°, 23%, 52%
  • HSB8°, 23%, 52%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.522
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.420
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.404
  • GLSLvec3(0.522, 0.420, 0.404)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.522, 0.420, 0.404, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.522, 0.420, 0.404)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB40.4%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID856B67
  • DECIMAL ID8743783
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01