Color #855C05 Color / Colour Code #855C05
This page shows the hex color code for color #855c05 (#855C05). The colour is a orange tone with 93% saturation and 27% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #855C05 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#855C05 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 11, 41, and 71 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 41, 161, and 281 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #855C05
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 41 and saturation at 93%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 41 to 86 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 41 with its complement at 221 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #855C05
Lightness variations at hue 41 and 93% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #855C05
Design Use Cases for #855C05
High-Impact Accent
With 93% saturation, #855C05 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#855C05 at 27% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its orange character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#855C05 sits in the orange range (hue 41). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #855C05 (hue 41) to its complement at hue 221. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 71. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #855c05, #052d85);
CSS Code for #855C05
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About Color #855C05 (#855C05)
#855C05 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 133 red, 92 green, and 5 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 26.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 41 degrees with 93% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #855C05 is 94/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 31% magenta, 96% yellow, and 48% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #855C05 against white is 5.95:1 and against black is 3.53:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 19% lightness.
The complementary colour #052D85 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #855C05. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #851C05 and #6D8505, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #855C05
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #855C05?
- #855C05 is Color #855C05, a orange color (colour) with RGB(133, 92, 5), HSL(41, 93%, 27%), and CMYK(0%, 31%, 96%, 48%). Its perceived brightness is 94/255.
- Is #855C05 accessible for text?
- Against white, #855C05 has a contrast ratio of 5.95:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.53:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #855C05?
- The complementary colour is #052D85 (hue 221). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #851C05 and #6D8505. The triadic palette adds #05855C and #5C0585 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #855C05 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #855c05; or rgb(133, 92, 5); or hsl(41, 93%, 27%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 41 93% 27%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.