#856D4D Hex Code
Color Name: French Bistre
What is hex #856D4D Color?
The color name of hex code #856D4D is French Bistre. The RGB values are (133, 109, 77) which means it is composed of
42% red, 34% green and 24% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:18 Y:42 K:48. In the HSV/HSB scale, #856D4D has a hue of 34°, 42% saturation and a brightness value of 52%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #856D4D Color Codes
| Color Name | French Bistre |
| RGB Values | (133, 109, 77) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 18%, 42%, 48%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (34°, 42%, 52%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #996666 |
| Inverse Color | #7A92B2 [Weldon Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 873 C |
| Closest RAL | 8000 [Green brown] |
| Complementary Color | #4D6585 [Dark Electric Blue] |
| #856D4D Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #6A6A6A |
| Desaturated | #696969 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #717171 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #707070 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #ABABAB |
Hex #856D4D Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #856D4D is #4D6585 which is called Dark Electric Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #856D4D color is offered by #4D6585. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #856D4D are #81854D and #85514D, called Gold Fusion and Tuscan Red, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #856D4D with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #856D4D are #4D8185 (Wintergreen Dream) and #514D85 (Purple Navy). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#856D4D triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #4D856D (Hooker's Green) and #6D4D85 (Dark Lavender) along with #856D4D, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #856D4D has #4D856D (Hooker's Green), #4D6585 (Dark Electric Blue) and #854D65 (Twilight Lavender). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #856D4D contains #4D8551 (Middle Green), #4D6585 (Dark Electric Blue) and #854D81 (Razzmic Berry). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #856D4D Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #856D4D rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 856D4D Color
Tints
9D8A71- AA9982
- B6A794
- C2B6A6
- CEC5B8
- DAD3CA
- E7E2DB
- F3F0ED
Tones
- 847157
- 84735C
- 837561
- 837767
- 82786C
- 827A71
- 817C76
- 817E7B
Shades
- 6A573E
- 5D4C36
- 50412E
- 433727
- 352C1F
- 282117
- 1B160F
- 0D0B08
#856D4D Color Patterns
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#856D4D Gingham Checks
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#856D4D Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#856D4D Polka Dots Pattern
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#856D4D Honeycomb Pattern
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#856D4D Leaves Pattern
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#856D4D Houndstooth Pattern
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#856D4D Trellis Pattern
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#856D4D Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
