What color is #855E1F?

#855E1F is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(133, 94, 31), and in HSL hsl(37, 62%, 32%).

Is #855E1F accessible as text?

On white, #855E1F has a contrast ratio of 5.80:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 3.62:1 (fails). For text placed on #855E1F, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #855E1F?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-800 (#894B00).

What colors go well with #855E1F?

#855E1F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1F4684. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #855E1F below.

Is #855E1F good for buttons?

#855E1F works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #855E1F — black text only reaches 3.62:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #855E1F the same as CSS sienna?

No — #855E1F is not the CSS named color sienna, but sienna (#A0522D) is the closest CSS named color.

#855E1F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #855E1F

Not just a swatch — here's how #855E1F works with other colors. Named schemes with #855E1F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #855E1F Secondary #B46617 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Raw Umber as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #855E1F Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #EFE3D0 Accent #909867 Secondary #3B3833

Raw Umber anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #855E1F Secondary #794B22 Surface #E8DAC0 Accent #40503C Anchor #5B2229

Raw Umber plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #855E1F Surface #F2E7D6 Anchor #602031 Accent #E6C3BE Secondary #332B2D

Raw Umber sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #855E1F Secondary #9B8D7A Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Raw Umber is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Raw Umber carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #855E1F actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 75/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 44/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 48/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 90/100

Very high

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 55/100

Moderate

Restrained and premium — deep, quiet, high-end packaging and fashion.

Brand distinctiveness 25/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 91/100

Very high

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 25/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #855E1F with

Firebrick Olive Classic Blue Greige Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 5.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #ECE0CD for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #847F1F — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #855E1F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #855E1F;
  --color-base-rgb: 133 94 31;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(51.1% 0.093 75.4);
  --color-50: #FDF9F2;
  --color-100: #F8EEDD;
  --color-200: #EFDCBD;
  --color-300: #E0C190;
  --color-400: #CCA566;
  --color-500: #B18744;
  --color-600: #876A3A;
  --color-700: #604D2E;
  --color-800: #3F3422;
  --color-900: #272116;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  raw-umber: {
    50: '#FDF9F2',
    100: '#F8EEDD',
    200: '#EFDCBD',
    300: '#E0C190',
    400: '#CCA566',
    500: '#B18744',
    600: '#876A3A',
    700: '#604D2E',
    800: '#3F3422',
    900: '#272116',
  },
}

$base: #855E1F;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FDF9F2;
$base-100: #F8EEDD;
$base-200: #EFDCBD;
$base-300: #E0C190;
$base-400: #CCA566;
$base-500: #B18744;
$base-600: #876A3A;
$base-700: #604D2E;
$base-800: #3F3422;
$base-900: #272116;
$base-hover: #6A4B19;
$base-subtle: #E3D1B2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#855E1F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF9F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8EEDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFDCBD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E0C190",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CCA566",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B18744",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#876A3A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#604D2E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F3422",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272116",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #855E1F

Color Lab

Pairs with #855E1F

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