Information about #522E2E color

#522E2E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #522E2E is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(82, 46, 46) (32.2% red, 18% green, 18% blue), or CMYK 0 / 14 / 14 / 68 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#522E2E is a moderately toned warm red that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Jarrah Tree (#52312F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Filmpro Burnt Sienna (#522C2B) and Purple Kite (#512C31).

The recipe behind #522E2E is rgb(82, 46, 46), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #522E2E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.8:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:68), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #522E2E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#522E2E color variations

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#522E2E 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 #522E2E

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

Jarrah Tree color link
Jarrah Tree

#52312F

Purple Kite color link
Purple Kite

#512C31

Cherrywood color link
Cherrywood

#4E312E

Espresso color link
Espresso

#4E312D

Attitude color link
Attitude

#532B32

Port Royale color link
Port Royale

#512B33

Moccaccino color link
Moccaccino

#582F2B

Wine Berry color link
Wine Berry

#522C35

Pepperwood color link
Pepperwood

#542F27

Dark Oak color link
Dark Oak

#55342B

Jarrah Stain color link
Jarrah Stain

#57332C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#522E2E
  • RGB82, 46, 46
  • CMYK0, 14, 14, 68
  • CSSrgb(82, 46, 46)
  • HSL0°, 28%, 25%
  • HSL Precise0°, 28.125%, 25.098%
  • HSV0°, 44%, 32%
  • HSB0°, 44%, 32%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.322
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.322, 0.180, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.322, 0.180, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.322, 0.180, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB32.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID522E2E
  • DECIMAL ID5385774
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01