Information about #522518 color

#522518 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #522518 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(82, 37, 24) (32.2% red, 14.5% green, 9.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 18 / 23 / 68 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#522518 is a confidently colored red that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Scoria (#532620). Nearby in the Register you will also find Red Planet (#5A2019) and Caput Mortuum (#592720).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(82, 37, 24)), which gives #522518 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 12.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.6:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:68) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #522518 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#522518 color variations

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

#522518 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 #522518

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

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Red Planet color link
Red Planet

#5A2019

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Sofisticata color link
Sofisticata

#4E2D21

Cioccolato color link
Cioccolato

#55280C

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Hukanui color link
Hukanui

#572A23

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Indian Tan color link
Indian Tan

#4F301F

Rata color link
Rata

#5D1F1E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#522518
  • RGB82, 37, 24
  • CMYK0, 18, 23, 68
  • CSSrgb(82, 37, 24)
  • HSL13°, 55%, 21%
  • HSL Precise13.448°, 54.717%, 20.784%
  • HSV13°, 71%, 32%
  • HSB13°, 71%, 32%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.322
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.145
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.094
  • GLSLvec3(0.322, 0.145, 0.094)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.322, 0.145, 0.094, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.322, 0.145, 0.094)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB32.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB9.4%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID522518
  • DECIMAL ID5383448
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers4 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01