Information about #522A2D color

#522A2D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #522A2D belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(82, 42, 45) — 32.2% red, 16.5% green, 17.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 16 / 15 / 68. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #522A2D reads as a moderately toned earthy red and leans clearly toward the dark side. Expect to see shades like this in dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Filmpro Burnt Sienna (#522C2B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Purple Kite (#512C31) and Attitude (#532B32).

In RGB terms — rgb(82, 42, 45) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #522A2D: 12.2:1 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. #522A2D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#522A2D color variations

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#522A2D 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 #522A2D

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

Purple Kite color link
Purple Kite

#512C31

Attitude color link
Attitude

#532B32

Cowboy color link
Cowboy

#4D282D

Port Royale color link
Port Royale

#512B33

Zibibbo color link
Zibibbo

#51242B

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Black Rose color link
Black Rose

#532934

Mulberry Dye color link
Mulberry Dye

#59292C

Jarrah Tree color link
Jarrah Tree

#52312F

Espresso color link
Espresso

#4E312D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#522A2D
  • RGB82, 42, 45
  • CMYK0, 16, 15, 68
  • CSSrgb(82, 42, 45)
  • HSL356°, 32%, 24%
  • HSL Precise355.5°, 32.258%, 24.314%
  • HSV356°, 49%, 32%
  • HSB356°, 49%, 32%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.322
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.322, 0.165, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.322, 0.165, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.322, 0.165, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB32.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID522A2D
  • DECIMAL ID5384749
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01