#856D64 Hex Code
Color Name: Shadow
What is hex #856D64 Color?
The color name of hex code #856D64 is Shadow. The RGB values are (133, 109, 100) which means it is composed of
39% red, 32% green and 29% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:18 Y:25 K:48. In the HSV/HSB scale, #856D64 has a hue of 16°, 25% 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 #856D64 Color Codes
| Color Name | Shadow |
| RGB Values | (133, 109, 100) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 18%, 25%, 48%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (16°, 25%, 52%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #996666 |
| Inverse Color | #7A929B [Light Slate Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7615 C |
| Closest RAL | 7002 [Olive grey] |
| Complementary Color | #647C85 [AuroMetalSaurus] |
| #856D64 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #727272 |
| Desaturated | #757575 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #737373 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #717171 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #ACACAC |
Hex #856D64 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #856D64 is #647C85 which is called AuroMetalSaurus. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #856D64 color is offered by #647C85. 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 #856D64 are #857E64 and #85646C, called Shadow and Mauve Taupe, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #856D64 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 #856D64 are #64857E (AuroMetalSaurus) and #646C85 (Dark Blue-Gray). 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
#856D64 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #64856D (Russian Green) and #6D6485 (Old Lavender) along with #856D64, 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 #856D64 has #64856D (Russian Green), #647C85 (AuroMetalSaurus) and #85647C (Chinese Violet). 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 #856D64 contains #6C8564 (Camouflage Green), #647C85 (AuroMetalSaurus) and #7E6485 (Chinese Violet). 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 #856D64 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #856D64 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 856D64 Color
Tints
9D8A83- AA9993
- B6A7A2
- C2B6B2
- CEC5C1
- DAD3D1
- E7E2E0
- F3F0F0
Tones
- 84716A
- 84736C
- 83756F
- 837772
- 827875
- 827A78
- 817C7A
- 817E7D
Shades
- 6A5750
- 5D4C46
- 50413C
- 433732
- 352C28
- 28211E
- 1B1614
- 0D0B0A
#856D64 Color Patterns
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#856D64 Gingham Checks
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#856D64 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#856D64 Polka Dots Pattern
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#856D64 Honeycomb Pattern
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#856D64 Leaves Pattern
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#856D64 Houndstooth Pattern
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#856D64 Trellis Pattern
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#856D64 Plaid Pattern
#856D64 Color Interior Ideas
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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.
