Information about #522A2B color

#522A2B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #522A2B belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(82, 42, 43) (32.2% red, 16.5% green, 16.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 16 / 15 / 68 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A mildly saturated warm red, #522A2B carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Filmpro Burnt Sienna (#522C2B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Cowboy (#4D282D) and Volcano (#4E2728).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(82, 42, 43)), which gives #522A2B its character. If you plan to put text on a #522A2B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.7:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:68) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #522A2B is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#522A2B color variations

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

#522A2B 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 #522A2B

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

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Zibibbo color link
Zibibbo

#51242B

Purple Kite color link
Purple Kite

#512C31

Pepperwood color link
Pepperwood

#542F27

Attitude color link
Attitude

#532B32

Mulberry Dye color link
Mulberry Dye

#59292C

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Moccaccino color link
Moccaccino

#582F2B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#522A2B
  • RGB82, 42, 43
  • CMYK0, 16, 15, 68
  • CSSrgb(82, 42, 43)
  • HSL359°, 32%, 24%
  • HSL Precise358.5°, 32.258%, 24.314%
  • HSV359°, 49%, 32%
  • HSB359°, 49%, 32%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.322
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • GLSLvec3(0.322, 0.165, 0.169)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.322, 0.165, 0.169, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.322, 0.165, 0.169)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB32.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.9%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID522A2B
  • DECIMAL ID5384747
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01