Information about #521E19 color

#521E19 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #521E19 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(82, 30, 25) (32.2% red, 11.8% green, 9.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 20 / 22 / 68 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#521E19 presents itself as a confidently colored red — one that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Red Planet (#5A2019). Nearby in the Register you will also find Red Baron (#511D22) and JayHawk Red (#58181F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(82, 30, 25)), which gives #521E19 its character. If you plan to put text on a #521E19 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 13.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.6:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:68) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #521E19 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#521E19 color variations

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#521E19 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #521E19

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Red Planet color link
Red Planet

#5A2019

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

JayHawk Red color link
JayHawk Red

#58181F

Cocoa Bean color link
Cocoa Bean

#481C1C

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Speed Demon color link
Speed Demon

#551B24

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Rata color link
Rata

#5D1F1E

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

#521E19 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#521E19
  • RGB82, 30, 25
  • CMYK0, 20, 22, 68
  • CSSrgb(82, 30, 25)
  • HSL5°, 53%, 21%
  • HSL Precise5.263°, 53.271%, 20.98%
  • HSV5°, 70%, 32%
  • HSB5°, 70%, 32%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.322
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.118
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.098
  • GLSLvec3(0.322, 0.118, 0.098)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.322, 0.118, 0.098, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.322, 0.118, 0.098)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB32.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB9.8%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID521E19
  • DECIMAL ID5381657
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01