Information about #52282E color

#52282E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #52282E belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(82, 40, 46) — 32.2% red, 15.7% green, 18% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 16 / 14 / 68. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#52282E is a mildly saturated warm red that stays on the darker end of the scale. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Filmpro Burnt Sienna (#522C2B). Slightly further away sit Cowboy (#4D282D) and Zibibbo (#51242B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(82, 40, 46)), which gives #52282E its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #52282E: 12.3:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.7:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:68) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #52282E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#52282E color variations

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

#52282E 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 #52282E

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

Cowboy color link
Cowboy

#4D282D

Zibibbo color link
Zibibbo

#51242B

Purple Kite color link
Purple Kite

#512C31

Attitude color link
Attitude

#532B32

Port Royale color link
Port Royale

#512B33

Black Rose color link
Black Rose

#532934

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Mulberry Dye color link
Mulberry Dye

#59292C

Wine Berry color link
Wine Berry

#522C35

Courage color link
Courage

#4B252A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#52282E
  • RGB82, 40, 46
  • CMYK0, 16, 14, 68
  • CSSrgb(82, 40, 46)
  • HSL351°, 34%, 24%
  • HSL Precise351.429°, 34.426%, 23.922%
  • HSV351°, 51%, 32%
  • HSB351°, 51%, 32%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.322
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.322, 0.157, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.322, 0.157, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.322, 0.157, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB32.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB15.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID52282E
  • DECIMAL ID5384238
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01