Dark Persimmon is a dark, vivid shade in the brown color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #853500, which equals rgb(133, 53, 0) in RGB and hsl(24, 100%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M60 Y100 K48, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#853500 - RGB
133, 53, 0 - HSL
24°, 100%, 26% - CMYK
0, 60, 100, 48 - Family
Brown - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Dark Persimmon
Brown shades are earthy, warm and dependable. This family covers tans, beiges, woods and chocolates, and works well for natural, rustic and heritage-style designs. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 8.38:1. Its complementary color is #005085.
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Dark Persimmon color codes
| HEX | #853500 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(133, 53, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(24, 100%, 26%) |
| HSV | 24°, 100%, 52% |
| CMYK | 0%, 60%, 100%, 48% |
| Decimal | 8729856 |
Shades and tints of Dark Persimmon
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EBDDD5 - 100
#D6BCAA - 200
#C29A80 - 300
#AE7855 - 400
#99572B - 500
#853500 - 600
#6F2C00 - 700
#592300 - 800
#431B00 - 900
#2C1200 - 950
#160900
Color harmonies for Dark Persimmon
- Complementary
#005085≈ Dark Capri - Analogous −30°
#85000D≈ Dark Red Tone - Analogous +30°
#857700≈ Olive - Triadic +120°
#008535≈ Dark Jade - Triadic +240°
#350085≈ Dark Iris - Split 150°
#008577≈ Teal - Split 210°
#000D85≈ Dark Blue Tone
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Persimmon
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Persimmon | Aa | 8.38:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Persimmon | Aa | 2.51:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Persimmon
background-color: #853500;color: #853500;background-color: rgb(133, 53, 0);background-color: hsl(24, 100%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-persimmon: #853500; }class="bg-[#853500]"Colors similar to Dark Persimmon
- Dark Cinnabar
#852800 - Dark Orange Tone
#854200 - Dark Bright Persimmon
#77380D - Dark Bright Cinnabar
#772D0D - Dark Bright Orange
#77420D - Saddle Brown
#8B4513 - Deep Bright Cinnabar
#9C3B11 - Deep Bright Vermilion
#9C2D11 - Dark Bright Vermilion
#77220D - Dark Vermilion
#851B00 - Sepia
#704214 - Dark Tangerine
#855000
More brown shades
- Light Dusty Cinnabar
#BAA197 - Pale Dusty Cinnabar
#CAB7AF - Very Pale Dusty Cinnabar
#DACDC8 - Palest Dusty Cinnabar
#EBE3E0 - Darkest Persimmon
#331400 - Very Dark Persimmon
#5C2500 - Deep Persimmon
#AD4500 - Medium Dark Persimmon
#D65600 - Darkest Bright Persimmon
#2E1505 - Very Dark Bright Persimmon
#532709 - Dark Bright Persimmon
#77380D
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Persimmon?
The HEX code for Dark Persimmon is #853500.
What is the RGB value of Dark Persimmon?
Dark Persimmon has an RGB value of 133, 53, 0 (rgb(133, 53, 0)). In HSL it is 24°, 100%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Persimmon?
Use white text on Dark Persimmon. White text has a contrast ratio of 8.38:1 and black text has 2.51:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Persimmon?
The complementary color of Dark Persimmon is #005085. Analogous colors #85000D and #857700 also pair well.