#85542C

Color Details

HEX
#85542C
RGB
rgb(133, 84, 44)
HSL
hsl(27, 50%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 37%, 67%, 48%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.36:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #85542c
Contrast 3.30:1 Fail
White on #85542c
Contrast 6.36:1 AA
#85542c on Black
Contrast 3.30:1 Fail
#85542c on White
Contrast 6.36:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#9d7656
#b69880
#cebbab
#6a4323
#50321a
#352212

Complement & Analogous

#2d5e86
#86812d
#862d31

Triadic

#2d8655
#552d86

Monochrome

#352212 #50321a #85542c #b69880 #cebbab #e7ddd5

Analogous

#862d31 #aa6c6f #85542c #9e9a57 #86812d #6b6724

Complementary Mix

#50321a #85542c #b69880 #2d5e86 #7796b0 #1d3d57

Nearby Colors

#85542b
#85542d
#85541c
#85543c

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About #85542C

#85542C converts to RGB(133, 84, 44) and HSL(27, 50%, 35%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#85542C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #85542C?
RGB: 133, 84, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(133, 84, 44)
Is #85542C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #85542C?
Complement: #2d5e86.
Does #85542C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.36:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.30:1 (AA (large text)).