#885E69 color
The hex color #885E69 is a grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 53.3% red, 36.9% green and 41.2% blue (136, 94, 105).
Its hue angle is 344°, with 18% saturation and 45% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 31% magenta, 23% yellow and 47% black.
The closest named color is Royal Fig (#7B5867), a difference of 3.9 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.45:1).
#885E69 color codes
| HEX | #885E69 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(136, 94, 105) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(53.3%, 36.9%, 41.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(344, 18%, 45%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(344, 31%, 53%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 31%, 23%, 47%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(44.6, 18.86, 0.66) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(44.6, 18.87, 2.01) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(16.706, 14.26, 15.234) | |
| Decimal | 8937065 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #885E69, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #885E69 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.85:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.45:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #885E69 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.45:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.85:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #885E69 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#646569Protanopia
no red cones#6e6c68Deuteranopia
no green cones#8f5b62Tritanopia
no blue cones#696969Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #885e69; }
.text { color: #885e69; }
.border { border: 2px solid #885e69; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(136 94 105 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #885e69, #88685e); }
Similar colors
#7b5867Royal Fig#816575Opera#7d5d5eReading Tea Leaves#8e5164Velour Scar#8a5773Indian Silk#7a4b56Nocturne Red#784f50Veil of Cinder#806b77Moonscape
Closest common color name: Eggplant.
Questions
- What color is #885E69?
- #885E69 is a grayish rose, closest to the named color Royal Fig. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #885E69?
- The RGB value is 136, 94, 105: 136 red, 94 green and 105 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #885E69?
- The complementary color is #5E887D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #885E69?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.85:1 and white text 5.45:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.