Information about #521E1C color

#521E1C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #521E1C belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(82, 30, 28) — 32.2% red, 11.8% green, 11% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 20 / 21 / 68. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#521E1C is a confidently colored earthy red 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 a hair away from Red Baron (#511D22). Nearby in the Register you will also find Red Planet (#5A2019) and Scoria (#532620).

In RGB terms — rgb(82, 30, 28) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #521E1C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 13.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:68), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #521E1C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#521E1C color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#521E1C color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#521E1C color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#521E1C color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#521E1C color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#531C30

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#521E1C 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
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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
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#1D3654
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#1D543A
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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
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#541D36
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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
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#1D541E
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#1E1D54
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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
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#52541D
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#1D5254
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#1E1D54
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Square

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

Square color scheme
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#36541D
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#1D5254
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#3A1D54
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Nearest named colors to #521E1C

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

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Red Planet color link
Red Planet

#5A2019

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

JayHawk Red color link
JayHawk Red

#58181F

Speed Demon color link
Speed Demon

#551B24

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Cocoa Bean color link
Cocoa Bean

#481C1C

Burnt Crimson color link
Burnt Crimson

#582124

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Rata color link
Rata

#5D1F1E

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

#521E1C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#521E1C
  • RGB82, 30, 28
  • CMYK0, 20, 21, 68
  • CSSrgb(82, 30, 28)
  • HSL2°, 49%, 22%
  • HSL Precise2.222°, 49.091%, 21.569%
  • HSV2°, 66%, 32%
  • HSB2°, 66%, 32%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.322
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.118
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • GLSLvec3(0.322, 0.118, 0.110)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.322, 0.118, 0.110, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.322, 0.118, 0.110)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB32.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID521E1C
  • DECIMAL ID5381660
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers9 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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